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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Mississippi

University, MS · 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 $37,174/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #180 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	$488K	$488K	$464K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.0x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,381

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,174/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from University of Mississippi land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.0x 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 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $21,500 debt-to-$37,174 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #180 out of 424 programs, University of Mississippi'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 $37,174 to $46,381 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Mississippi

With 98% of applicants admitted, University of Mississippi prioritizes broad access, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.

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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 Mississippi's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 35/100 — 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 →