Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at The University of Findlay

A Liberal Arts bachelor's degree with estimated first-year earnings around $40,500 and debt near $27,625 places this program squarely in the middle of Ohio's offerings—but that middle ground isn't particularly generous. Based on similar programs across the state, graduates would face about eight months of earnings in debt, which is manageable but hardly comfortable. The estimated earnings match Ohio's median exactly, meaning roughly half of comparable programs produce better outcomes while half produce worse. Nationally, this falls slightly above the $36,340 median, suggesting Ohio's Liberal Arts graduates generally fare better than their peers elsewhere.

The challenge is what these estimates don't reveal about Findlay specifically. Ohio's top Liberal Arts programs—Xavier and Antioch—report outcomes around $47,000, showing there's meaningful variation even within the state. Without actual graduate data from Findlay, you're left wondering whether this program tracks closer to those stronger performers or falls below the state average. The 86% admission rate and relatively low Pell enrollment (14%) suggest a different student profile than some competitors, but it's unclear how that translates to post-graduation success.

For families considering this investment, the debt load is reasonable if those earnings estimates hold, but you're essentially betting on the state average when you can't see Findlay's actual track record. If your student is genuinely committed to Liberal Arts, pressing the admissions office for job placement specifics and alumni outcomes would be essential before committing.