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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Baker University

Baldwin City, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,704/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #307 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	$481K	$481K	$456K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$135,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$90,000

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,562

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,760

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,704 at Baker University come in 10% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.

The 3.5x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

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 $25,562 debt-to-$40,704 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #307 out of 424 programs, Baker 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: $40,704 to $45,760 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Baker University

Baker University accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,080 in Baldwin City, KS. The average net cost of $90,000 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Baker University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 27/100 — 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 →