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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · 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 $35,768/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 6.7x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #285 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	$455K	$455K	$431K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$68,316

Out-of-state: $143,364 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,212

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$40,401

13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,768/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 6.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $21,500 debt-to-$35,768 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #285 out of 424 programs, Rutgers University-Camden's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Rutgers University-Camden

Rutgers University-Camden accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 3,819 in Camden, NJ. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rutgers University-Camden's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. 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 →