Home › University of South Florida › Liberal Arts & Humanities

Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · 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 $45,230/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 20.1x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 5%

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	$515K	$515K	$490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.1x	20.1x	19.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.4x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	50	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,640

Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,172

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,446

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,747

17% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,230 at University of South Florida come in 22% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 5% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

Median debt of $23,446 represents roughly 6 months of the $45,230 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #11 of 424 nationally, this is a top-5% Liberal Arts & Humanities program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $52,747 are relatively flat compared to the $45,230 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of South Florida

A 41% admission rate makes University of South Florida accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 36,299 students in Tampa, FL.

See all programs and financial aid at University of South Florida →

Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

View all 1 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Liberal Arts & Humanities at Other Schools

Other Majors at University of South Florida

Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of South Florida?

A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts & Humanities field.

What makes University of South Florida's Liberal Arts & Humanities program stand out?

Ranked #11 of 424 programs nationally, University of South Florida lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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