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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · 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 $35,951/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #80 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	$538K	$538K	$514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	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)

$36,760

Out-of-state: $85,160 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,532

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,747

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,010

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,951 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 14.6x 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 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $23,747 debt-to-$35,951 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #80 out of 424 programs, University of Louisiana at Monroe's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $35,951 to $54,010 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

University of Louisiana at Monroe has a 75% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 4,891 students in Monroe, LA.

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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 Louisiana at Monroe's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does University of Louisiana at Monroe rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #80 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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