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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,548/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 1.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #387 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 & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$433K	$433K	$409K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	20	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$225,608

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$110,652

51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,857

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $31,548 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Juniata College earn below the $37,172 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 1.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $26,857 debt-to-$31,548 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #387 out of 424 programs, Juniata College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Juniata College

With 72% of applicants admitted, Juniata College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,175 students in Huntingdon, PA. The average net cost of $110,652 over four years represents a 51% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Juniata College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 20/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts & Humanities earnings lower at Juniata College?

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

How affordable is Liberal Arts & Humanities at Juniata College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $225,608, but the average net cost is $110,652 — a 51% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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