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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,763/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 15.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #48 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	$492K	$492K	$467K
Earnings Multiple	15.0x	15.0x	14.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$32,864

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,068

-104% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,627

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,336

10% growth from Year 1

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 15.0x 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.

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.

Ranked #48 out of 424 programs, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

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.

About Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

with a mid-sized student body of 5,808 in Marion, IN. With 48% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #48 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 →