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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,887/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #329 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	$482K	$482K	$457K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.6x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	29

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$132,628

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,332

46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,290

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,887 at Mary Baldwin University come in 10% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs.

At 3.6x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts & Humanities involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $25,000 against $40,887/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #329 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Mary Baldwin University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Mary Baldwin University

with a smaller student body of 1,188 in Staunton, VA. 48% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $71,332 — 46% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 26/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Mary Baldwin University?

At 26/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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