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Liberal Arts & Humanities at The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, 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 $45,243/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 5%

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	$592K	$592K	$567K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.7x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	50	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,712

Out-of-state: $171,112 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,712

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,625

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,567

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas at Austin's Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates start at $45,243/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 12.7x 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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,625 in median debt clears quickly against $45,243 in annual earnings.

Ranked #12 out of 424 programs, The University of Texas at Austin's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,243 to $65,567 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About The University of Texas at Austin

Admission to The University of Texas at Austin is competitive, with 29% of applicants accepted, serving a student body of 42,100 in Austin, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Texas at Austin's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

Why does The University of Texas at Austin rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #12 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 →