Liberal Arts & Humanities at Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,478/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
11.9x earnings multiple (6.0x 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 | $508K | $508K | $483K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.9x | 11.9x | 11.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 6.0x | 5.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 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)
$42,552
Out-of-state: $85,328 (6.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,005
30% growth from Year 1
About Salisbury University
Salisbury University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 6,056 students in Salisbury, MD.
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Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Salisbury University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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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