Liberal Arts & Humanities at Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,478/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 11.9x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #141 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 $508K $508K $483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.9x 11.9x 11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 6.0x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 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)
$42,552
Out-of-state: $85,328 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$65,824
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,005
30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,478/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 11.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

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

The $20,500 debt-to-$38,478 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #141 out of 424 programs, Salisbury University's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,478 to $50,005 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Salisbury University

Salisbury University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 6,056 students in Salisbury, MD.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Salisbury University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. 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 →