Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Thomas More University

Thomas More University's liberal arts program produces something remarkable: graduates earning $62,607 in their first year—nearly double what liberal arts majors typically make ($36,340 nationally) and far above what similar programs yield across Kentucky ($35,025). This isn't just good for a liberal arts degree; these graduates are outearning peers at every other Kentucky school offering this program, including flagship institutions like University of Kentucky.

With debt at $29,358, slightly above the national norm but well below high-risk territory, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 is exceptionally strong. Graduates earn enough to manage their loans comfortably—a sharp contrast to the precarious finances many liberal arts majors face elsewhere. The school's 97% admission rate suggests these outcomes aren't driven by elite student selection, making this accessible opportunity all the more noteworthy.

The relatively small sample size (30-100 graduates) means results could fluctuate year to year, but the magnitude of difference—outperforming the 75th percentile nationally by over $20,000—suggests something real is happening here. Whether through strong regional employer connections, effective career services, or graduates leveraging liberal arts skills into higher-paying fields, Thomas More has cracked the code that eludes most liberal arts programs. For Kentucky families, this represents an unusually solid return on a degree type often dismissed as financially impractical.