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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Stockton University

Galloway, 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 $42,209/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 8.7x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #82 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$539K	$539K	$514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.7x	8.7x	8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	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)

$62,128

Out-of-state: $93,680 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,536

-26% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,875

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,142

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $42,209 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Stockton University earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

A 8.7x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $23,875 against $42,209/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Stockton University ranks #82 among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 33% earnings increase from $42,209 to $56,142 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Stockton University

With 88% of applicants admitted, Stockton University prioritizes broad access, serving 7,770 students in Galloway, NJ. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 40/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Stockton University?

At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Stockton University one of the best schools for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Stockton University's #82 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →