Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,158/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 11.9x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #184 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

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 $492K $492K $468K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.9x 11.9x 11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.3x 8.3x 7.9x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 35 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,376
Out-of-state: $59,136 (8.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,012
-28% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,025
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,098
27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,158/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of Memphis land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.9x 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 $29,025 debt-to-$37,158 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #184 out of 424 programs, University of Memphis's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,158 to $47,098 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Memphis

With 93% of applicants admitted, University of Memphis prioritizes broad access, serving 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.

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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 Memphis's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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 →