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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · 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 $35,205/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 5.1x earnings multiple (3.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #315 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 & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$452K	$452K	$428K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.0x	3.0x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	27	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$88,328

Out-of-state: $149,848 (3.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,876

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,367

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Temple University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program produces graduates earning $35,205/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

A 5.1x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts & Humanities involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $28,367 against $35,205/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #315 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Temple University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Temple University

A 83% acceptance rate means Temple University is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 21,249 students in Philadelphia, PA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 27/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Temple University?

At 27/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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