Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,742/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #258 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

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 $489K $489K $465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.2x 8.2x 7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.9x 3.9x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$59,776
Out-of-state: $125,440 (3.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,616
27% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,711
24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,742/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.2x 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 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $25,000 debt-to-$37,742 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #258 out of 424 programs, University of Michigan-Dearborn's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,742 to $46,711 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Michigan-Dearborn

University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 59% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 5,882 in Dearborn, MI. Pell Grant recipients make up 44% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 Michigan-Dearborn's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. 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 →