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

A bachelor's degree in general studies from Georgetown College comes with an estimated $27,000 in debt—right at the national median—but peer programs in Kentucky suggest first-year earnings around $35,025. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 means graduates would owe roughly nine months' worth of their starting salary, a manageable baseline if repayment begins immediately. However, the broad nature of this degree makes career trajectory highly dependent on what students do with it: internships, networking, and strategic skill-building matter more than the credential alone.

The challenge here is visibility. Georgetown's Liberal Arts program lacks published outcome data because too few graduates report their earnings to the Department of Education. Meanwhile, similar programs in Kentucky show significant variation—Thomas More's liberal arts grads earn nearly double the state median, while others cluster tightly around $35,000. Without knowing where Georgetown's actual outcomes fall within this range, families are making decisions in the dark. The estimated figures suggest a reasonable financial starting point, but they can't tell you whether this specific program prepares students for higher-earning paths or leaves them closer to the lower end.

For families considering this program, the key question isn't just affordability—it's whether a general studies degree from a small Kentucky college opens enough doors to justify the investment. If your student has a clear post-graduation plan that leverages the liberal arts foundation, the debt load is workable. If they're exploring options, programs with stronger outcome transparency might offer more confidence.