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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,743/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #190 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$544K	$544K	$519K
Earnings Multiple	3.8x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	34	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$143,040

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$99,144

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$29,249

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,395

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,743 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from University of Bridgeport earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 3.8x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

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 $29,249 against $43,743/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #190 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places University of Bridgeport in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 31% earnings increase from $43,743 to $57,395 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport accepts 64% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,450 students in Bridgeport, CT. With 52% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $99,144 over four years — 31% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 34/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Bridgeport?

At 34/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences 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 →