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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · 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 $33,700/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 8.4x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #295 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	$444K	$444K	$420K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.4x	7.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.3x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	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)

$52,848

Out-of-state: $133,624 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,872

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,500

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,700/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 8.4x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 6% 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 $23,500 against $33,700/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #295 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places University of Kentucky in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 23,189 in Lexington, KY.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 28/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Kentucky?

At 28/100, 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 →