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Liberal Arts and Sciences at New College of Florida

Sarasota, FL · 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 $20,395/yr (-45% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 18.4x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #341 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	$508K	$508K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.4x	18.4x	17.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.2x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	25	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,664

Out-of-state: $119,776 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,144

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,500

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,117

107% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

New College of Florida's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $20,395/yr, trailing the $37,172 national average by 45%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

With a 18.4x 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 and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $15,500 against $20,395/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #341 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places New College of Florida in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $20,395-to-$42,117 earnings arc over five years reflects a 107% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About New College of Florida

A 74% acceptance rate means New College of Florida is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 707 students in Sarasota, FL. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $18,144 — 34% 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 25/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at New College of Florida?

At 25/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is New College of Florida a good choice for Liberal Arts and Sciences despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If New College of Florida's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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