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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · 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 $35,414/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.0x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #260 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$430K	$430K	$406K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	16.0x	15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,940

Out-of-state: $69,564 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,572

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,449

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,537

0% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,414 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

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 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $25,449 debt-to-$35,414 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #260 out of 424 programs, Winston-Salem State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $35,414 to $35,537 over five years (0% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Winston-Salem State University

With a 69% acceptance rate, Winston-Salem State University is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 4,244 in Winston-Salem, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Winston-Salem State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. 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 →