Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Texas Woman's University

Texas Woman's University graduates with this degree earn significantly more than typical liberal arts majors—$41,803 in the first year puts them in the 76th percentile nationally and well above Texas's median of $38,829. That's rare for a program that's often dismissed as impractical. The standout feature, though, is the debt load: at $32,625, these students graduate with substantially less debt than 95% of similar programs nationwide, despite earning more. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.78, graduates can realistically manage their loans while building toward that $52,127 they're earning by year four.

The 25% earnings growth over four years suggests these graduates are finding their footing in the job market rather than hitting a ceiling. While TWU doesn't match University of St. Thomas's $53,000 outcomes, it delivers solidly middle-of-the-pack results for Texas at a fraction of the financial risk. For a school with a 95% admission rate serving a significant population of Pell Grant students (40%), these outcomes represent genuine upward mobility.

For families worried about whether a liberal arts degree can pay off, this program offers reassurance. Your child would graduate with manageable debt and earnings that exceed what most liberal arts majors achieve, with room to grow as they establish their careers.