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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Louisville

Louisville, 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 $22,239/yr (-40% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 9.9x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #395 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	$506K	$506K	$482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.9x	9.9x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.3x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	18	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,312

Out-of-state: $116,696 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,536

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,594

13.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,109

94% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $22,239/yr fall 40% below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 9.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

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 $24,594 debt load exceeds a year of the $22,239 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #395 out of 424 programs, University of Louisville's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $22,239 to $43,109 over five years (94% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Louisville

University of Louisville has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 14,187 in Louisville, KY.

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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 Louisville's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 18/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do University of Louisville Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

Why are Liberal Arts & Humanities earnings lower at University of Louisville?

Lower starting pay at University of Louisville 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 →