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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Vermont State University

Randolph, VT · 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 $41,999/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #133 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	$493K	$493K	$469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.8x	10.8x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,600

Out-of-state: $85,632 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,460

-83% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,262

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,999 at Vermont State University come in 13% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs.

The 10.8x 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 & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

Ranked #133 out of 424 programs, Vermont State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $41,999 to $48,262 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Vermont State University

Vermont State University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,567 students in Randolph, VT.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vermont State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. 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 →