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Liberal Arts and Sciences at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · 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 $25,168/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 18.2x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #268 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	$542K	$542K	$518K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.2x	18.2x	17.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	7.0x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	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)

$29,756

Out-of-state: $77,276 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,320

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,335

96% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $25,168/yr, trailing the $37,172 national average by 32%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 18.2x 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 and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $13,000 debt-to-$25,168 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #268 out of 424 programs, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,168 to $49,335 over five years (96% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

A 74% acceptance rate means California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 24,271 in Pomona, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?

Lower starting pay at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →