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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · 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 $40,740/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #20 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 5%

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	$615K	$615K	$590K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.6x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,960

Out-of-state: $115,008 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,328

-19% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$30,313

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,148

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Saginaw Valley State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates start at $40,740/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 12.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% 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 $30,313 against $40,740/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Saginaw Valley State University ranks #20 among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $40,740-to-$67,148 earnings arc over five years reflects a 65% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Saginaw Valley State University

A 73% acceptance rate means Saginaw Valley State University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 6,004 students in University Center, MI.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Saginaw Valley State University?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Saginaw Valley State University one of the best schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

Among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Saginaw Valley State University's #20 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →