Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at D'Youville University

A bachelor's in general studies from D'Youville projects first-year earnings around $36,000—nearly identical to what similar New York programs typically produce. But here's the problem: that estimate falls $38,000 short of what Molloy University liberal arts graduates earn, and even trails Cornell and Union by $10,000. While the estimated debt load of roughly $25,000 sits slightly below the state median, the combination creates a tight financial picture in those critical early years.

The 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio based on comparable New York programs suggests manageable repayment on paper, but context matters. At an 82% admission rate with modest average SAT scores, D'Youville serves a different student population than the state's top-earning programs. For families evaluating value, the question becomes whether this accessible pathway justifies the investment when peer programs in New York show such dramatic variation in outcomes—from $36,000 to nearly $75,000 in first-year earnings.

Without actual graduate outcome data for D'Youville's specific program, you're betting on state averages in a field known for wide income disparities. If your student has strong credentials, exploring the higher-earning New York options makes sense. If accessibility and location in Buffalo matter more, understand you're likely looking at modest starting pay that will require careful budgeting to manage that five-figure debt.