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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · 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 $30,939/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #342 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

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	$482K	$482K	$457K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.7x	9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	24	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,704

Out-of-state: $90,864 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,400

-20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,557

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,553

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,939 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Jacksonville State University earn below the $37,172 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 9.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

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 $25,557 debt-to-$30,939 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #342 out of 424 programs, Jacksonville State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,939 to $43,553 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Jacksonville State University

With 76% of applicants admitted, Jacksonville State University prioritizes broad access, serving 7,030 students in Jacksonville, AL. 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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jacksonville State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at Jacksonville State University?

Lower starting pay at Jacksonville State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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