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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · 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 $24,879/yr (-33% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #358 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	$527K	$527K	$503K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.0x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,816

Out-of-state: $114,524 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,060

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,575

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,289

90% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,879 place Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 11.0x 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 and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $19,575 debt-to-$24,879 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #358 out of 424 programs, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,879 to $47,289 over five years (90% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College accepts 74% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 29,207 in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 23/100 — 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Lower starting pay at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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 →