Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Antioch University-Seattle

Antioch University-Seattle's Liberal Arts program posts initial earnings of $46,487—putting it in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile statewide. That's $10,000 above the typical Washington graduate in this field and nearly matches Whitworth's top-performing program. For a degree category that often struggles with ROI, these numbers are exceptional.

The challenge is what happens next: earnings dip to $44,094 by year four, a 5% decline. This could reflect the program's adult learner population (typical of Antioch's model) transitioning careers or taking different paths post-graduation rather than traditional career progression. The moderate debt load of $29,832 is manageable given first-year earnings—translating to a 0.64 debt ratio—though it's higher than Washington's typical $22,881 for this degree.

For families considering this program, the value story depends heavily on career goals. If your student needs strong immediate earnings potential while keeping debt reasonable, Antioch delivers. But if you're banking on steady income growth over time, that pattern isn't evident in the data. This works best for students with clear professional objectives where a liberal arts foundation translates quickly to employability—not those still exploring.