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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?

This program scores 32/100 — 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. See full methodology →