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

The small sample size here matters—with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, a few outliers can skew the picture significantly. That said, the data we have shows first-year earnings of $31,548, which falls below both Pennsylvania's median ($34,190) and the national benchmark ($36,340) for this degree. You're essentially paying private college prices—with nearly $27,000 in debt—for earnings that land in the 40th percentile statewide.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.85 isn't alarming by itself, but context matters: several Pennsylvania schools deliver substantially better outcomes in this field. Drexel and Saint Joseph's graduates earn nearly double what Juniata's do, while even regional public options like Temple and IUP show stronger early earnings. For a liberal arts degree—which often relies on internships, networks, and geographic access to launch careers—Juniata's rural location may be working against graduates despite the college's decent academic profile (1185 SAT average).

If your student is set on Juniata for fit or other reasons, understand that this particular program appears to underperform financially compared to alternatives within Pennsylvania. The limited sample makes it hard to draw firm conclusions, but the visible gap between cost and early outcomes suggests looking closely at specific career services, alumni networks, and post-graduate placement rates before committing.