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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Texas A & M University-Commerce

Commerce, TX · 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 $39,969/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #146 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$482K	$482K	$457K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	12.0x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,104

Out-of-state: $90,504 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,072

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,987

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,835

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,969 at Texas A & M University-Commerce come in 8% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.

With a 12.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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.

With first-year pay of $39,969 far exceeding the $18,987 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #146 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places Texas A & M University-Commerce in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $39,969 to $45,835 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Texas A & M University-Commerce

Texas A & M University-Commerce accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 8,249 students in Commerce, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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