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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,102/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 2.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #390 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$426K	$426K	$401K
Earnings Multiple	2.8x	2.8x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	20	19	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$150,016

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$93,844

37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,155

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,102 place Roberts Wesleyan University below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

An earnings multiple of 2.8x 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 and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $23,155 debt-to-$30,102 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #390 out of 424 programs, Roberts Wesleyan University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Roberts Wesleyan University

Roberts Wesleyan University accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,065 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $93,844 over four years — 37% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Roberts Wesleyan University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 19/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at Roberts Wesleyan University?

Lower starting pay at Roberts Wesleyan 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 →