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

Louisburg College's liberal arts associate program produces earnings that lag significantly behind both state and national norms—placing it in the bottom 10% of North Carolina programs. That $24,606 four-year median sits $12,000 below what typical North Carolina graduates from similar programs earn, and nearly $15,000 below what students at nearby Vance-Granville Community College make. Even with strong 71% earnings growth between years one and four, graduates aren't catching up to their peers who started ahead.

The debt picture compounds the concern. At $15,750, graduates carry more than double the North Carolina median for this degree while earning far less, creating a difficult financial starting point. While the debt itself isn't catastrophic, the combination with below-market earnings means graduates face real budget constraints early on. The college primarily serves lower-income students (64% receive Pell grants), making this earnings gap particularly consequential for families counting on immediate economic mobility.

The caveat here matters: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs. But even accounting for statistical noise, the gap is too wide to ignore. For an associate degree that should provide affordable workforce entry, North Carolina families have dozens of stronger options—including several community colleges where graduates earn $10,000+ more annually. Unless there are compelling personal reasons to attend Louisburg specifically, the financial case points elsewhere.