Program Analysis
Graduates earn $43,763/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts & Humanities — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 3.9x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
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.
At $20,627 in median debt against $43,763 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #252 out of 424 programs, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $43,763 to $48,336 over five years (10% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.