Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lubbock Christian University

With just $34,330 in first-year earnings, Lubbock Christian's Liberal Arts degree underperforms both Texas schools (median: $38,829) and the national average by roughly $2,000-$4,500. In a state where University of St. Thomas graduates from the same program earn over $53,000, this program lands squarely in the bottom half—at the 40th percentile among Texas liberal arts programs. The debt load of $27,359 isn't unusual for this field, but paired with below-average earnings, it creates a debt-to-income ratio of 0.80 that will likely mean a tighter first few years than graduates might expect.

The small sample size here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, one or two outcomes can skew the picture substantially. That said, the gap between this program and top Texas performers is significant enough to warrant attention. Texas schools like UT Austin and Lamar consistently place liberal arts graduates $10,000+ ahead in first-year earnings, suggesting that program reputation and location open different doors even within the same major.

If your student is drawn to Lubbock Christian for its religious mission or campus culture, understand they'll likely earn less initially than peers at larger Texas public universities. The relatively high admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest this isn't a highly selective environment, which can affect career network access. For families treating college primarily as an economic investment, this program's below-median performance in Texas makes it worth comparing carefully against state alternatives.