Liberal Arts & Humanities at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,014/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
12.2x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
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 | $441K | $441K | $416K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.2x | 12.2x | 11.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.1x | 6.1x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 30 | 29 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,096
Out-of-state: $71,712 (6.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,588
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
About Missouri State University-Springfield
With 91% of applicants admitted, Missouri State University-Springfield prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 13,407 in Springfield, MO.
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Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Missouri State University-Springfield's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 29/100 — 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.
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