Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mid-America Christian University

A bachelor's in liberal arts from Mid-America Christian University comes with an estimated $30,770 in debt—about $4,000 more than the typical Oklahoma graduate in this field and $3,770 above the national median. With first-year earnings around $37,800 based on comparable Oklahoma programs, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.81 sits in acceptable territory, though it's tighter than ideal. For context, top-performing programs in the state like University of Oklahoma push graduates into the mid-$40,000s, suggesting this degree may not compete as strongly in the job market.

The challenge here is that liberal arts degrees are notoriously difficult to predict outcomes for—they open doors to vastly different career paths, from education to nonprofit work to business. The estimated figures come from peer programs across Oklahoma, which means actual outcomes at Mid-America could vary significantly based on factors like career services quality, alumni networks, and whether students pursue fields that value broad humanities training. With 40% of students receiving Pell grants, the debt burden matters even more for families without financial cushion.

The practical concern: you're looking at roughly 10 months of first-year income devoted to debt, based on programs that might not perfectly mirror Mid-America's graduate outcomes. Before committing, get specific answers from the school about where recent graduates actually work and what they earn—the estimation here leaves too much unknown for such a significant investment.