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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Texas State University

San Marcos, 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 $38,829/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$556K	$556K	$532K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.1x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.0x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,800

Out-of-state: $92,840 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,752

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,687

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,785

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,829/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Texas State University land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.1x 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 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,687 debt-to-$38,829 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #63 out of 424 programs, Texas State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,829 to $57,785 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Texas State University

With 89% of applicants admitted, Texas State University prioritizes broad access, with 34,547 students enrolled in San Marcos, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Texas State University rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #63 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 →