Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,588/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #130 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 and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $545K $545K $520K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.2x 12.2x 11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.4x 6.4x 6.1x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,656
Out-of-state: $84,976 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$57,408
-29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,997
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,226
51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,588 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.

The 12.2x 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 and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $18,997 debt-to-$36,588 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #130 out of 424 programs, University of North Texas's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $36,588 to $55,226 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of North Texas

University of North Texas has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 33,680 students enrolled in Denton, TX.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of North Texas's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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 →