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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · 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 $32,688/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #234 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	$501K	$501K	$476K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.1x	13.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,456

Out-of-state: $78,608 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,236

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,528

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,139

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,688 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 14.1x 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 $26,528 debt-to-$32,688 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #234 out of 424 programs, Northwestern State University of Louisiana'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 $32,688 to $47,139 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,840 in Natchitoches, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 32/100 — 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 →