Program Analysis
Union College's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $45,516/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.
An earnings multiple of 1.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.
The $24,500 debt-to-$45,516 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #311 out of 424 programs, Union College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $45,516 to $49,183 over five years (8% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.