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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 →