Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Brescia University

Similar liberal arts programs in Kentucky typically produce first-year earnings around $35,000, which puts Brescia's graduates—based on peer institutions—right at the state median. But here's the concern: by year four, earnings for this program actually decline to $31,871, suggesting graduates may struggle to find stable career footing after their initial positions. That's unusual and worth investigating directly with the school about graduate outcomes and career support.

The estimated debt load of $27,000 isn't catastrophic—it matches the national median for these programs and yields a manageable 0.77 debt-to-earnings ratio. For context, other Kentucky schools in this field show a wide range, from Northern Kentucky's $37,600 early earnings to Thomas More's exceptional $62,600. The difference likely reflects regional job markets and how aggressively schools connect liberal arts graduates to professional opportunities.

With 43% of students receiving Pell grants, Brescia serves many families for whom $27,000 in debt represents a significant investment. Before committing, push the admissions office for concrete information about what actual graduates from this specific program are doing: job titles, employer names, and why earnings appear to drop after year one. The estimated figures suggest a middling outcome, but the real story lies in data the school isn't reporting publicly—and you deserve to know it before writing a tuition check.