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

Kent State Tuscarawas delivers exceptional value in liberal arts education, ranking in the 95th percentile nationally for graduate earnings while maintaining remarkably low debt levels. At $34,969 in first-year earnings, graduates earn 28% more than the national median for this program and slightly outperform the Ohio state median of $33,847. More impressively, the median debt of $20,500 ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with more debt.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 is particularly attractive, meaning students graduate with debt equal to just over half their first-year salary. This compares favorably to many liberal arts programs nationally, where debt often exceeds first-year earnings. Among Ohio's 76 liberal arts programs, this ranks at the 60th percentile for earnings—solid middle-tier performance within the state. While top Ohio performers like Marion Technical College ($51,927) earn significantly more, they often come with higher costs or more specialized training.

The 11% earnings growth from year one to four suggests reasonable career progression, and the robust sample size of 100+ graduates makes these figures reliable. For families seeking a liberal arts foundation without crushing debt, Kent State Tuscarawas offers one of the better risk-adjusted returns in Ohio, combining above-average earnings with below-average financial burden.