Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Saint Leo University

Saint Leo's liberal arts program produces better-than-average outcomes for a degree field often criticized for weak earnings potential. First-year graduates earn $40,874—beating the national median by $4,500 and ranking in the 72nd percentile nationally. Among Florida's 41 liberal arts programs, it outperforms the state median by $5,500, placing graduates firmly in the middle of the pack statewide. While it trails flagship programs like Miami and UCF, it matches Florida State dollar-for-dollar.

The financial equation looks particularly solid here. At $30,624, student debt runs about $3,000 above the state median but falls in the 20th percentile nationally—meaning 80% of similar programs leave students with heavier debt loads. The 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than one year's salary, a manageable threshold for a liberal arts degree. Steady 13% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates find their footing rather than hitting an early ceiling.

For parents worried about the practical value of a humanities education, Saint Leo offers a reasonable middle ground: higher-than-average earnings with below-average debt in a field where those combinations are rare. The university serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (37%) while still delivering earnings that compete with more selective Florida institutions.