Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Edgewood College

A liberal arts bachelor's degree that puts graduates at an estimated $27,000 in debt—matching the national median—while positioning them near the middle of Wisconsin's earning range deserves careful consideration. Peer programs in Wisconsin typically produce first-year earnings around $43,700, which puts graduates about $7,400 ahead of the national median for this degree. That gap matters, though it still translates to carrying debt worth roughly eight months of gross income.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 sits in manageable territory, particularly when Wisconsin's stronger-than-average outcomes for liberal arts graduates provide some cushion. However, comparable programs within the state show a wide spread—from UW-Green Bay graduates earning $54,400 down to UW-Milwaukee at $42,700—suggesting that institutional differences matter even when the underlying degree is similar. Without actual data from Edgewood itself, it's impossible to know where this program truly falls within that range.

For an anxious parent, the practical question is whether borrowing $27,000 for a general liberal arts degree makes sense when similar programs produce such varied outcomes. The estimated figures suggest an average scenario—neither concerning nor exceptional—but with a 95% admission rate and limited actual data, you're making this investment without clear visibility into Edgewood's specific track record. If your child has admission offers from Wisconsin schools with reported outcomes in this field, those would provide more certainty about what this investment actually produces.