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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · 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 $29,605/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 26.3x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #174 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	$514K	$514K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.3x	26.3x	25.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.4x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	35	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$19,516

Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,004

-64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,201

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,864

62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Florida Atlantic University's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $29,605/yr, trailing the $37,172 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 26.3x 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 $19,201 debt-to-$29,605 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #174 out of 424 programs, Florida Atlantic University's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $29,605 to $47,864 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Florida Atlantic University

A 73% acceptance rate means Florida Atlantic University is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 23,458 students in Boca Raton, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 35/100 — 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 Florida Atlantic University?

Lower starting pay at Florida Atlantic University 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 →