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Liberal Arts & Humanities at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Beckley, WV · 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 $34,883/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.0x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #134 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	$516K	$516K	$491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	16.0x	15.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,256

Out-of-state: $80,480 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,828

-23% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,180

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,214

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

West Virginia University Institute of Technology's Liberal Arts & Humanities program produces graduates earning $34,883/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

The 16.0x 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.

The $20,180 debt-to-$34,883 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #134 out of 424 programs, West Virginia University Institute of Technology's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,883 to $50,214 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About West Virginia University Institute of Technology

West Virginia University Institute of Technology's 61% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,009 in Beckley, WV.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does West Virginia University Institute of Technology'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 →