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Liberal Arts & Humanities at George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · 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 $41,398/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #64 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$559K	$559K	$534K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.1x	10.1x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$55,260

Out-of-state: $157,588 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,148

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,124

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,398/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts & Humanities — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 10.1x 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 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

At $19,500 in median debt against $41,398 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #64 out of 424 programs, George Mason University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $41,398 to $59,124 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About George Mason University

George Mason University has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 27,083 in Fairfax, VA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does George Mason University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does George Mason University rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #64 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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