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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, 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 $33,014/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #283 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	$441K	$441K	$416K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	12.2x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.1x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,096

Out-of-state: $71,712 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,008

-94% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,588

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $33,014/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.2x 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 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,588 debt-to-$33,014 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #283 out of 424 programs, Missouri State University-Springfield's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Missouri State University-Springfield

With 91% of applicants admitted, Missouri State University-Springfield prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 13,407 in Springfield, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Missouri State University-Springfield's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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