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Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · 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 $36,588/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #130 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 & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$545K	$545K	$520K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	12.2x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,656

Out-of-state: $84,976 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,408

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,997

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,226

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,588 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 12.2x 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 & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $18,997 debt-to-$36,588 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #130 out of 424 programs, University of North Texas's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $36,588 to $55,226 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of North Texas

University of North Texas has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 33,680 students enrolled in Denton, TX.

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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 North Texas's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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 →