Home › The University of Texas at Arlington › Liberal Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, 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 $40,185/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #70 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$541K	$541K	$516K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.5x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,078

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,901

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,185 at The University of Texas at Arlington come in 8% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.

With a 11.5x 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 and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $21,078 against $40,185/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

The University of Texas at Arlington ranks #70 among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 39% earnings increase from $40,185 to $55,901 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 30,834 in Arlington, TX.

See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Arlington →

Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

View all 1 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Liberal Arts and Sciences at Other Schools

Other Majors at The University of Texas at Arlington

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Texas at Arlington?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is The University of Texas at Arlington one of the best schools for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, The University of Texas at Arlington's #70 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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