Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Molloy University

Molloy's Liberal Arts graduates earn nearly double the typical $36,000 figure for this major—a stunning outcome that places them in the 95th percentile both nationally and among New York programs. While the $31,000 debt load sits slightly above national and state medians, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 is remarkably strong, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under six months if they dedicated their entire first-year salary to debt.

These numbers deserve serious attention, but they come with a significant asterisk: the small sample size (fewer than 30 graduates) means we're looking at a limited snapshot. This could reflect a few exceptionally successful graduates rather than the typical experience. The $75,000 starting salary is extraordinary for a general studies program—it exceeds even selective institutions like Cornell and Union College by substantial margins. For context, a Liberal Arts graduate from CUNY City College, a well-regarded public option, starts around $43,000.

If your child has specific career plans that align with whatever pathway these Molloy graduates took (perhaps in the health sciences or business sectors where Molloy has strong programs), this could be worth exploring. But given the sample size, request detailed placement data from the university. Ask where these graduates actually work and whether those opportunities are consistent across cohorts. The numbers look exceptional, but you need more evidence before betting on them.