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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,923/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 2.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #407 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	$404K	$404K	$379K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.6x	2.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	17	15	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$157,480

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$102,148

35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

12.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $25,923 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn below the $37,172 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

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 $26,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $25,923 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #407 out of 424 programs, Northwest Nazarene University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,138 students in Nampa, ID. The average net cost of $102,148 over four years represents a 35% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northwest Nazarene University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 15/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x 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 Northwest Nazarene University?

Lower starting pay at Northwest Nazarene 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 →