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

Similar liberal arts programs across Florida suggest first-year earnings around $35,000—perfectly in line with the state median but well below what top programs produce. University of Miami graduates in this field earn over $50,000, while UCF and USF grads start in the mid-to-high $40s. That $15,000+ gap represents real buying power when you're trying to establish financial independence after college.

The debt picture is equally telling. Based on comparable programs at similar Florida institutions, graduates here carry an estimated $30,624—about $5,000 more than the state median and $3,600 above the national median for this degree. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.87, you're looking at nearly a full year's gross salary in student loans for a credential that typically leads to modest starting salaries. Monthly payments of $300-350 will take a meaningful bite out of that $35,000 entry salary.

For families considering Southeastern's liberal arts program, the practical question is whether this specific environment justifies carrying above-average debt for average outcomes. If your student needs the smaller campus or particular programs here, understand they'll likely be managing higher loan payments than peers at state universities who are earning similar or better salaries. If cost is the driving factor, Florida's public options offer the same credential with less financial burden.