Liberal Arts & Humanities at Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,855/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 15.5x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #232 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

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 $454K $454K $429K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.5x 15.5x 14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.5x 5.5x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,308
Out-of-state: $81,924 (5.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$32,520
-11% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,822
14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,855/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.5x 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 $20,000 debt-to-$34,855 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #232 out of 424 programs, Louisiana State University-Shreveport's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $34,855 to $39,822 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Louisiana State University-Shreveport

With 83% of applicants admitted, Louisiana State University-Shreveport prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,150 students in Shreveport, LA.

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Top Career Paths

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

How does Louisiana State University-Shreveport's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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 →