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
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
34
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$40,401
13% growth from Year 1
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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$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.
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