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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · 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 $30,437/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #377 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$453K	$453K	$428K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.0x	9.0x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.7x	2.7x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	22	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (2.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,071

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,699

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,437/yr fall 18% below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

A 9.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $15,071 in median debt against $30,437 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #377 ranking among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places University of Washington-Seattle Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 27% earnings increase from $30,437 to $38,699 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

With a 43% acceptance rate, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 22/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

At 22/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus a good choice for Liberal Arts and Sciences despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If University of Washington-Seattle Campus's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →