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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · 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 $41,112/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$524K	$524K	$500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.2x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.9x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,912

Out-of-state: $76,080 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,100

-74% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,125

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,420

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,112/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts & Humanities — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 14.2x 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 $23,125 debt-to-$41,112 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #45 out of 424 programs, Sam Houston State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $41,112 to $53,420 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 18,138 in Huntsville, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sam Houston State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Sam Houston State University rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #45 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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