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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · 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 $33,295/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #249 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	$488K	$488K	$464K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.5x	14.5x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.8x	7.4x
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)

$33,676

Out-of-state: $62,480 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,332

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,295/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 14.5x 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 $23,000 against $33,295/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #249 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Purdue University Northwest in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 36% earnings increase from $33,295 to $45,332 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,786 students in Hammond, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Purdue University Northwest?

At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →