Liberal Arts & Humanities at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,545/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
9.4x earnings multiple
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 | $500K | $500K | $475K |
| Earnings Multiple | 9.4x | 9.4x | 9.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$52,976
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,900
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,439
29% growth from Year 1
About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 8,116 in Carbondale, IL.
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$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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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