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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · 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 $30,055/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.7x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #345 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	$460K	$460K	$436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.7x	11.7x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.8x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,352

Out-of-state: $58,824 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,356

-3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,836

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,857

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,055/yr fall 19% below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 11.7x 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 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $21,836 debt-to-$30,055 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #345 out of 424 programs, Morehead State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,055 to $39,857 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Morehead State University

Morehead State University has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 4,689 students in Morehead, KY.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Morehead State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at Morehead State University?

Lower starting pay at Morehead State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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