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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · 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 $36,597/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 15.5x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #114 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

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	$498K	$498K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.5x	15.5x	14.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,032

Out-of-state: $78,768 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,556

-136% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,750

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,881

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Pittsburg State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program produces graduates earning $36,597/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

The 15.5x 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 $19,750 debt-to-$36,597 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #114 out of 424 programs, Pittsburg State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,597 to $47,881 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Pittsburg State University

A 88% acceptance rate means Pittsburg State University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,162 students in Pittsburg, KS.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pittsburg State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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 →