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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,743/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #190 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 & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$544K	$544K	$519K
Earnings Multiple	3.8x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$143,040

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$99,144

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$29,249

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,395

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,743 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of Bridgeport earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 3.8x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

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 $29,249 against $43,743/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #190 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places University of Bridgeport in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 31% earnings increase from $43,743 to $57,395 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport accepts 64% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,450 students in Bridgeport, CT. With 52% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $99,144 over four years — 31% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 34/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Bridgeport?

At 34/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 →