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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities at New College of Florida?

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

Is New College of Florida a good choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 →