Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 →