Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,677/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 9.4x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #148 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 $549K $549K $524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.4x 9.4x 9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.4x 4.4x 4.2x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,236
Out-of-state: $125,916 (4.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$84,432
-45% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,221
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,274
49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Mary Washington's Liberal Arts and Sciences program produces graduates earning $37,677/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

At 9.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $21,221 debt-to-$37,677 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #148 out of 424 programs, University of Mary Washington's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,677 to $56,274 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Mary Washington

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Mary Washington is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 3,504 in Fredericksburg, VA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mary Washington's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →