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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,524/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #53 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$493K	$493K	$468K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.2x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	43	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,760

Out-of-state: $73,928 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,716

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,781

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,465

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Lamar University's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $43,524/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 14.2x 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 $22,781 debt-to-$43,524 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #53 out of 424 programs, Lamar University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $43,524 to $48,465 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Lamar University

A 86% acceptance rate means Lamar University is accessible to most applicants, serving 7,945 students in Beaumont, TX. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lamar University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Lamar University rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The #53 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →