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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Lander University

Greenwood, SC · 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 $25,204/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #392 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	$468K	$468K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.0x	10.0x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	20	19	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,800

Out-of-state: $85,200 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,004

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,066

11.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,448

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $25,204 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Lander University earn below the $37,172 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 10.0x 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 & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $25,066 debt-to-$25,204 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #392 out of 424 programs, Lander University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,204 to $39,448 over five years (57% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Lander University

Lander University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,384 students in Greenwood, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lander University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 19/100 — 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 Lander University?

Lower starting pay at Lander 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 →