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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities — 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?

This program scores 23/100 — 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 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 →