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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD · 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 $34,196/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #256 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	$447K	$447K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	14.0x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.1x	9.1x	8.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,968

Out-of-state: $49,344 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,056

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,833

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$37,432

9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,196 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 14.0x 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.

At $12,833 in median debt against $34,196 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #256 out of 424 programs, University of Maryland Global Campus's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Maryland Global Campus

serving a student body of 48,238 in Adelphi, MD.

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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 Maryland Global Campus's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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