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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO · 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 $21,282/yr (-43% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #396 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	$458K	$458K	$433K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.3x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,160

Out-of-state: $67,528 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,936

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$33,472

18.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$36,205

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $21,282 place Lincoln University below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 12.3x 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.

The $33,472 debt load exceeds a year of the $21,282 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #396 out of 424 programs, Lincoln University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $21,282 to $36,205 over five years (70% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Lincoln University

with a smaller student body of 1,357 in Jefferson City, MO. 46% 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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Compare & Explore

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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 Lincoln University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 18/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Lincoln University Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.6x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

Why are Liberal Arts & Humanities earnings lower at Lincoln University?

Lower starting pay at Lincoln 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 →