Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Providence Christian College

Providence Christian College graduates with this degree earn $32,598 in their first year—below the national average but actually above California's median of $31,802, placing them in the 60th percentile statewide. That state comparison matters because California's high cost of living often pushes humanities grads toward lower-paying markets, yet this program holds its own within the state context.

The $25,000 debt load is relatively modest, especially compared to California's $17,500 state median but well below the national figure. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 means graduates owe about nine months of their first-year salary—manageable for a humanities degree where earnings typically grow gradually over time. The school's 93% admission rate and significant Pell grant enrollment (34%) suggest it serves a more accessible student population, which helps explain the conservative debt levels.

The reality here is straightforward: this isn't a path to quick financial returns, but it combines reasonable debt with earnings that are competitive for California humanities graduates. If your child is drawn to this field and values Providence's Christian liberal arts environment, the financial foundation is solid enough to build on. Just recognize they'll likely need either graduate education or several years of career building to reach stronger earning potential.