Liberal Arts and Sciences at St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
23 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
24
Optimistic
23
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,090/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 3.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #360 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 $458K $458K $434K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.3x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 24 23 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$138,140
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$70,488
49% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,836
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,232
8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,090/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from St. Joseph's University-New York land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 3.3x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 5% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

The median debt load of $17,836 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #360 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, St. Joseph's University-New York falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $41,232 are relatively flat compared to the $38,090 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About St. Joseph's University-New York

With 71% of applicants admitted, St. Joseph's University-New York prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,343 students in Brooklyn, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $70,488 over four years — 49% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at St. Joseph's University-New York?
A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →