Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,811/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 13.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #323 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 and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $442K $442K $418K
Earnings Multiple 13.7x 13.7x 12.9x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$32,368
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$52,792
-63% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,700
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,153
17% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,811/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 13.7x 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 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $19,700 debt-to-$31,811 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #323 out of 424 programs, Mississippi University for Women's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $31,811 to $37,153 over five years (17% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi University for Women accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,593 students in Columbus, MS. With 42% 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 Mississippi University for Women's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. 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 →