Liberal Arts and Sciences at Antioch University-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,487/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
Ranked #152 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 and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $488K $488K $463K
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,020
3% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Antioch University-Santa Barbara Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates command $46,487/yr out of the gate, well above the $37,172 national median. That 25% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $25,000 debt-to-$46,487 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #152 out of 424 programs, Antioch University-Santa Barbara's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $46,487 to $48,020 over five years (3% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Antioch University-Santa Barbara

a compact campus enrolling 52 students in Santa Barbara, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% 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 Antioch University-Santa Barbara's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 →