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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · 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 $37,981/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 24.9x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #54 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$498K	$498K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.9x	24.9x	23.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	8.1x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	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)

$20,036

Out-of-state: $61,764 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,140

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,240

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,981 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 24.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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 $20,500 against $37,981/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of North Georgia ranks #54 among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 27% earnings increase from $37,981 to $48,240 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of North Georgia

University of North Georgia has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 15,542 students in Dahlonega, GA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of North Georgia?

At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of North Georgia one of the best schools for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, University of North Georgia's #54 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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