Liberal Arts & Humanities at Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
45
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,205/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 17.5x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #33 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $508K $508K $484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.5x 17.5x 16.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.6x 7.6x 7.2x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 45 45 48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,088
Out-of-state: $66,976 (7.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,012
-48% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,733
23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Kent State University at Ashtabula's Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates start at $41,205/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 17.5x 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 & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $27,000 debt-to-$41,205 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #33 ranking out of 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally puts Kent State University at Ashtabula in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $41,205 to $50,733 shows 23% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Kent State University at Ashtabula

a smaller institution with 1,314 students in Ashtabula, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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

How does Kent State University at Ashtabula's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. 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 →