Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at American Baptist College

A bachelor's in Liberal Arts from American Baptist College sits squarely in the middle of Tennessee's range for this degree, with comparable programs suggesting first-year earnings around $37,400—slightly above the national median for this credential. The estimated debt load of $29,000 translates to a manageable 0.77 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly nine months of their first year's salary. For a school serving predominantly Pell-eligible students (68%), this represents reasonable financial positioning.

However, the limited data here matters. When the Department of Education suppresses figures due to small graduate samples, it signals either a very small program or one with few trackable graduates in the system. This makes it harder to know whether American Baptist's specific outcomes align with state peers or differ significantly. The top Liberal Arts programs in Tennessee—including Lee University and Middle Tennessee State—show graduates earning $45,000 or more, suggesting there's meaningful variation even within this broad field.

For families considering this path, the core question is whether the general Liberal Arts degree provides enough career direction. At these estimated earnings levels, graduates would be financially stable but not affluent. Before committing to $29,000 in loans, verify what career services and networking the college offers, particularly given its small size, and consider whether a more focused major at a larger Tennessee institution might open additional doors.