Liberal Arts & Humanities at Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,035/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #160 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 & Humanities graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $481K $481K $456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.7x 14.7x 14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.5x 5.5x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 36 41

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 (5.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$23,880
27% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,247
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,103
22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,035/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Indiana University-Northwest land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.7x 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 & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,247 debt-to-$37,035 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #160 out of 424 programs, Indiana University-Northwest's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,035 to $45,103 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Indiana University-Northwest

With 77% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Northwest prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,582 students in Gary, IN. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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-Northwest's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →