Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at John Carroll University

A bachelor's in Liberal Arts from John Carroll comes with an estimated $27,625 in debt—just above the national median but below what other Ohio schools typically report for this program. Based on comparable programs across Ohio, first-year earnings around $40,556 would put graduates slightly above the national median for this field, though well behind what students at Xavier or Antioch achieve with similar degrees.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68 suggests graduates would dedicate roughly eight months of first-year income to loan repayment, which is manageable but not exceptional. This is a field where outcomes vary dramatically by school—Ohio's top Liberal Arts programs produce starting salaries $6,500 higher than the state median, indicating that institutional reputation and career services matter considerably. John Carroll's selective admissions (SAT 1295, 81% acceptance) position it as a solid regional university, but these estimated figures place it in the middle of the pack rather than at the top.

The reality is that Liberal Arts degrees often serve as foundations for graduate school or careers where the first job undersells long-term potential. If your child is headed to law school, graduate programs, or career tracks where the bachelor's is just the beginning, these numbers tell an incomplete story. If they're planning to work immediately after graduation with this as their terminal degree, the estimated earnings suggest a slower financial start than more specialized programs would offer.