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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · 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 $35,414/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.0x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #260 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 & Humanities graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$430K	$430K	$406K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	16.0x	15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,940

Out-of-state: $69,564 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,572

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,449

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,537

0% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,414 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 16.0x 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 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $25,449 debt-to-$35,414 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #260 out of 424 programs, Winston-Salem State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $35,414 to $35,537 over five years (0% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Winston-Salem State University

With a 69% acceptance rate, Winston-Salem State University is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 4,244 in Winston-Salem, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Winston-Salem State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 31/100 — 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 →