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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, 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 $35,768/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 6.7x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #285 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	$455K	$455K	$431K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$68,316

Out-of-state: $143,364 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,212

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$40,401

13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,768/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 6.7x 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 $21,500 debt-to-$35,768 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #285 out of 424 programs, Rutgers University-Camden's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Rutgers University-Camden

Rutgers University-Camden accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 3,819 in Camden, NJ. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rutgers University-Camden's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 29/100 — 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 →