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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · 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 $39,564/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #112 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$487K	$487K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.2x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,016

Out-of-state: $88,880 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,052

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,772

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Purdue University Fort Wayne's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $39,564/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 13.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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 $20,500 against $39,564/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #112 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places Purdue University Fort Wayne in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $39,564 to $46,772 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Purdue University Fort Wayne

A 86% acceptance rate means Purdue University Fort Wayne is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,450 students in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

At 38/100, 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 →