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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,339/yr (49% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 8.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #17 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$555K	$555K	$530K
Earnings Multiple	8.4x	8.4x	8.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	48	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$65,800

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$134,968

-105% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,023

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,845

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Southern New Hampshire University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program earn $55,339/yr in their first year — 49% above the $37,172 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

At 8.4x 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 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

At $13,023 in median debt against $55,339 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #17 out of 424 programs, Southern New Hampshire University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $55,339 to $61,845 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 156,755 students enrolled in Manchester, NH. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Southern New Hampshire University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Southern New Hampshire University rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The #17 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 →