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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · 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 $39,936/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #92 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$476K	$476K	$452K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.4x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	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)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,328

-11% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,731

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,852

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,936 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Indiana University-East earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 14.6x 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 median debt load of $17,731 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #92 out of 424 programs, Indiana University-East's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $39,936 to $44,852 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Indiana University-East

With 71% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-East prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,446 in Richmond, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana University-East's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Indiana University-East rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The #92 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 →