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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · 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 $30,437/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #377 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

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	$453K	$453K	$428K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.0x	9.0x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.7x	2.7x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	22	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (2.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,071

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,699

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,437/yr fall 18% below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

A 9.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

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 $15,071 in median debt against $30,437 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #377 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places University of Washington-Seattle Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 27% earnings increase from $30,437 to $38,699 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

With a 43% acceptance rate, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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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 does a 22/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

At 22/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus a good choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If University of Washington-Seattle Campus's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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