Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Kent State University at Trumbull

Kent State Trumbull's liberal arts program delivers exceptionally strong earnings outcomes that place it among the nation's elite, ranking in the 95th percentile nationally for graduate earnings. At $34,969 one year after graduation, graduates earn nearly $8,000 more than the typical liberal arts associate degree holder nationwide and $1,100 above Ohio's state median. The debt picture is equally impressive—at $20,500, it sits in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt levels, meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with more debt.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 is particularly compelling, as graduates can reasonably expect to pay off their loans within a few years of graduation. While the program ranks at the 60th percentile within Ohio (meaning some in-state alternatives offer higher earnings), the combination of strong earnings and remarkably low debt makes this a standout value proposition. The 11% earnings growth from year one to year four also suggests graduates build marketable skills that translate into career advancement.

For an associate degree in liberal arts, this program punches well above its weight class nationally while maintaining reasonable costs. The robust sample size gives confidence these results are reliable, not statistical noise. This represents solid preparation for either immediate workforce entry or transfer to a four-year program, with debt levels that won't constrain future choices.