Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,035/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #160 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $481K $481K $456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.7x 14.7x 14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.5x 5.5x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 36 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,716
Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$23,880
27% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,247
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,103
22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,035/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Indiana University-Northwest land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,247 debt-to-$37,035 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #160 out of 424 programs, Indiana University-Northwest's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,035 to $45,103 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Indiana University-Northwest

With 77% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Northwest prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,582 students in Gary, IN. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana University-Northwest's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →