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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Vermont State University

Randolph, VT · 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 $41,999/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #133 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	$493K	$493K	$469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.8x	10.8x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,600

Out-of-state: $85,632 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,460

-83% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,262

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,999 at Vermont State University come in 13% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.

The 10.8x 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.

Ranked #133 out of 424 programs, Vermont State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $41,999 to $48,262 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Vermont State University

Vermont State University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,567 students in Randolph, VT.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vermont State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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 →