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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities — 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?

This program scores 46/100 — 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 →