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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Mayville State University

Mayville, ND · 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 $34,306/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (11.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #242 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	$448K	$448K	$423K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.1x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.7x	11.7x	11.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	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)

$31,740

Out-of-state: $38,256 (11.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,816

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,875

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,306 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 14.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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 $16,875 in median debt against $34,306 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #242 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Mayville State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Mayville State University

with a smaller student body of 704 in Mayville, ND.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Mayville State University?

At 32/100, 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 →