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Liberal Arts & Humanities at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, 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 $40,185/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #70 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 & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$541K	$541K	$516K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.5x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,078

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,901

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,185 at The University of Texas at Arlington come in 8% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs.

With a 11.5x 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 & Humanities involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $21,078 against $40,185/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

The University of Texas at Arlington ranks #70 among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 39% earnings increase from $40,185 to $55,901 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 30,834 in Arlington, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at The University of Texas at Arlington?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is The University of Texas at Arlington one of the best schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

Among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, The University of Texas at Arlington's #70 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 →