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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · 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 $31,492/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #313 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	$483K	$483K	$458K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	11.2x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.8x	10.8x	10.3x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	27	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,164

Out-of-state: $44,604 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,508

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,924

10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,902

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $31,492/yr fall 15% below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 11.2x 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 and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $26,924 debt-to-$31,492 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #313 out of 424 programs, Youngstown State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,492 to $43,902 shows 39% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,340 students in Youngstown, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at Youngstown State University?

Lower starting pay at Youngstown State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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