Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,709/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (3.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #199 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 $465K $465K $441K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.9x 12.9x 12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.0x 3.0x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,956
Out-of-state: $157,320 (3.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,932
-44% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,709 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 5% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

At $13,000 in median debt against $37,709 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #199 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admits 19% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with 20,556 students enrolled in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Top Career Paths

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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →