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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · 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 $23,203/yr (-38% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #291 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

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	$669K	$669K	$645K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.8x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.7x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,680

Out-of-state: $179,788 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,828

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,625

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,690

166% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of California-Riverside's Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates start at $23,203/yr, trailing the $37,172 national average by 38%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 11.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $15,625 debt-to-$23,203 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #291 out of 424 programs, University of California-Riverside's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $23,203 to $61,690 over five years (166% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of California-Riverside

University of California-Riverside's 63% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 22,644 in Riverside, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of California-Riverside's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts & Humanities earnings lower at University of California-Riverside?

Lower starting pay at University of California-Riverside may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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