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Liberal Arts and Sciences at SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY · 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 $25,197/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #337 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	$506K	$506K	$481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.1x	13.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,812

Out-of-state: $75,452 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,268

-113% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,688

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,197 place SUNY at Purchase College below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 14.1x 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 and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $20,000 debt-to-$25,197 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #337 out of 424 programs, SUNY at Purchase College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,197 to $44,688 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About SUNY at Purchase College

SUNY at Purchase College accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,110 students in Purchase, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY at Purchase College's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at SUNY at Purchase College?

Lower starting pay at SUNY at Purchase College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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