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
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
39
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,528
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,139
44% growth from Year 1
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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$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.
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