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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · 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 $42,673/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.4x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #15 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	$577K	$577K	$553K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.4x	14.4x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.6x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	49	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,080

Out-of-state: $88,080 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,708

-61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,875

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,368

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $42,673/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts & Humanities — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 14.4x 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 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $27,875 debt-to-$42,673 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #15 out of 424 programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $42,673 to $62,368 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 16,762 students in Milwaukee, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #15 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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