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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,719/yr (79% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #3 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 1%

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	$903K	$903K	$878K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$260,324

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$157,732

39% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$119,188

79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,719 put Georgetown University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program 79% above the national median of $37,172 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 3% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

Ranked #3 of 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally, Georgetown University sits in the top 1% — one of the strongest programs in the country by financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $119,188 show a 79% jump from the $66,719 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University's 13% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, with a mid-sized student body of 7,462 in Washington, DC. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,732 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Georgetown University?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts & Humanities field.

What makes Georgetown University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program stand out?

Ranked #3 of 424 programs nationally, Georgetown University lands in the top 1%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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