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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · 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 $36,597/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 15.5x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #114 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

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	$498K	$498K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.5x	15.5x	14.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,032

Out-of-state: $78,768 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,556

-136% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,750

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,881

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Pittsburg State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program produces graduates earning $36,597/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

The 15.5x 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 $19,750 debt-to-$36,597 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #114 out of 424 programs, Pittsburg State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,597 to $47,881 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Pittsburg State University

A 88% acceptance rate means Pittsburg State University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,162 students in Pittsburg, KS.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pittsburg State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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 →