Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bay Path University

Bay Path's Liberal Arts program outperforms most similar programs nationally, landing in the 73rd percentile for earnings—a notable achievement for a degree category that often struggles with financial returns. At $41,141 one year out, graduates earn $5,000 more than the national median and roughly $2,000 above Massachusetts averages. The debt load of $29,572 is reasonable, translating to a 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio that shouldn't burden most graduates.

However, the small sample size here matters. With under 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift significantly year to year. The slight earnings dip between year one and four ($832) is minimal but worth noting—it could reflect career transitions or simply statistical noise from the limited sample. Two-thirds of students receive Pell grants, suggesting Bay Path serves a predominantly middle- and lower-income population, which makes the solid earnings outcomes more meaningful.

For a liberal arts degree, this represents a decent value proposition. You're looking at above-average earnings without excessive debt, though you'll never approach the returns of MIT's program ($103,135) or even Worcester State's ($43,996). If your child wants broad humanities education and plans to work in Massachusetts, Bay Path delivers workable economics—just recognize these specific numbers may be less stable than data from larger programs.