Liberal Arts & Humanities at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,909/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 26.9x earnings multiple (13.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #149 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 $476K $476K $451K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 26.9x 26.9x 25.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 13.0x 13.0x 12.4x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$17,680
Out-of-state: $36,496 (13.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$14,452
18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,055
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,227
31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,909/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 26.9x 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 $17,055 debt-to-$32,909 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #149 out of 424 programs, West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,909 to $43,227 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About West Virginia University at Parkersburg

with a smaller student body of 1,692 in Parkersburg, WV.

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Top Career Paths

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

How does West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 →