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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · 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 $43,486/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 8.4x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #97 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$525K	$525K	$500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.4x	8.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,800

Out-of-state: $102,256 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,740

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,100

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,186

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Rowan University's Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates start at $43,486/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 8.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

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 $23,100 debt-to-$43,486 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #97 out of 424 programs, Rowan University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $43,486 to $54,186 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Rowan University

A 78% acceptance rate means Rowan University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 14,647 in Glassboro, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rowan University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Rowan University rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #97 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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