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Liberal Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · 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 $36,809/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #145 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	$479K	$479K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.3x	16.3x	15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,444

Out-of-state: $94,552 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,056

-124% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,544

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,670

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,809 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 16.3x 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 $23,544 debt-to-$36,809 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #145 out of 424 programs, East Carolina University's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,809 to $44,670 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About East Carolina University

East Carolina University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 19,857 students in Greenville, NC.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Carolina University'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 →