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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,522/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 4.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #220 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$541K	$541K	$516K
Earnings Multiple	4.1x	4.1x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$132,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$114,760

13% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,143

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,579

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $42,522 at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor come in 14% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.

At 4.1x 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 and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $28,143 against $42,522/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #220 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 33% earnings increase from $42,522 to $56,579 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,959 students in Belton, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 33/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

At 33/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences 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 →