Program Analysis
Graduates earn $38,583/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
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 $23,646 debt-to-$38,583 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #257 out of 424 programs, Ferris State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $38,583 to $43,033 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.