Liberal Arts & Humanities at Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings $56,094/yr (51% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 2.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #157 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 & Humanities graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $563K $563K $538K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.5x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 36 37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$224,536
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$124,792
44% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,470
13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $56,094 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Saint Mary's College of California significantly outpace the $37,172 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

An earnings multiple of 2.5x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #157 out of 424 programs, Saint Mary's College of California's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $56,094 to $63,470 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Saint Mary's College of California

With 89% of applicants admitted, Saint Mary's College of California prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,024 students in Moraga, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,792 over four years — 44% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Saint Mary's College of California's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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 →