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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Drew University

Madison, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,961/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #397 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	$588K	$588K	$563K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.2x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	18	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$181,440

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$102,576

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,346

98% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $28,961/yr fall 22% below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 3.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 4% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $27,000 against $28,961/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #397 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places Drew University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $28,961-to-$57,346 earnings arc over five years reflects a 98% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Drew University

With a 69% acceptance rate, Drew University is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 1,510 students in Madison, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $102,576 — 43% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 18/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Drew University?

At 18/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Drew University a good choice for Liberal Arts and Sciences despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If Drew University's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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