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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Texas A & M University-Commerce

Commerce, 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 $39,969/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #146 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

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	$482K	$482K	$457K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	12.0x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,104

Out-of-state: $90,504 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,072

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,987

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,835

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,969 at Texas A & M University-Commerce come in 8% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs.

With a 12.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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.

With first-year pay of $39,969 far exceeding the $18,987 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #146 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Texas A & M University-Commerce in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $39,969 to $45,835 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Texas A & M University-Commerce

Texas A & M University-Commerce accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 8,249 students in Commerce, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

At 37/100, 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 →