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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,887/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #329 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	$482K	$482K	$457K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.6x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	29

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$132,628

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,332

46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,290

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,887 at Mary Baldwin University come in 10% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.

At 3.6x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $25,000 against $40,887/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #329 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places Mary Baldwin University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Mary Baldwin University

with a smaller student body of 1,188 in Staunton, VA. 48% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $71,332 — 46% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 26/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mary Baldwin University?

At 26/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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