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

A liberal arts degree from Bushnell appears to position graduates near the middle of Oregon's range for this field, with peer programs suggesting first-year earnings around $38,000. That matches the state median and sits slightly above the national benchmark of $36,340. The estimated $27,000 in debt—typical for private universities offering this major—translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71, meaning graduates would owe roughly 71% of their first year's salary.

The challenge with general studies degrees is their variability: outcomes depend heavily on what students do with the credential. Some leverage it into careers that value critical thinking and writing skills, while others struggle to find employers who value the degree over more specialized training. Oregon's job market in Eugene isn't as robust as Portland's, which could affect immediate post-graduation opportunities. The comparison to Portland State's $23,000 earnings figure suggests location and career path matter enormously.

For families considering Bushnell, the key question is whether your student has a clear plan for translating this degree into employment. The debt load is manageable if those first-year earnings hold true, but without actual outcome data specific to this campus, you're taking on some uncertainty about how Bushnell's particular graduates fare. If your student is considering graduate school or has specific career connections lined up, this could work; if they're hoping the degree itself will open doors, that's a riskier bet.