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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · 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 $42,948/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 10%

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	$551K	$551K	$527K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.6x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.9x	8.9x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,804

Out-of-state: $62,280 (8.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,992

-73% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,378

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,428

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $42,948/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts and Sciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 12.6x 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 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,378 debt-to-$42,948 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #27 ranking out of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally puts University of North Dakota in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $42,948 to $58,428 shows 36% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 9,296 students in Grand Forks, ND.

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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 North Dakota's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. 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 →