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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · 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 $37,800/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (10.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #195 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 & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$466K	$466K	$441K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.1x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.0x	10.0x	9.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,472

Out-of-state: $46,472 (10.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,896

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Southern Mississippi's Liberal Arts & Humanities program produces graduates earning $37,800/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

With a 12.1x 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 & Humanities involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $25,000 against $37,800/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #195 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places University of Southern Mississippi in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About University of Southern Mississippi

A 99% acceptance rate means University of Southern Mississippi is accessible to most applicants, serving 9,899 students in Hattiesburg, MS. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 34/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Southern Mississippi?

At 34/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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