Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Union Adventist University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 suggests manageable borrowing, but the full picture here requires careful interpretation. Both the estimated $36,340 first-year salary and $27,000 debt figure come from national peer programs, not Union Adventist's actual graduate outcomes. Similar bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts nationwide cluster around these same numbers, which means graduates typically earn enough to handle their debt payments without severe strain—but they're also not commanding premium starting salaries.

The comparison to Nebraska's reported programs reveals important variation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha's graduates earn about $40,900 their first year, while Kearney's earn around $29,500. That $11,000 spread matters when you're living on an entry-level salary. Without knowing where Union Adventist actually falls within that range, you're accepting uncertainty about both the earning power and the financial burden your child would graduate with.

For families considering this program, the 100% admission rate and relatively low Pell grant percentage (24%) suggest a small, accessible institution, but the lack of reported outcomes data makes it impossible to assess whether Union Adventist's specific approach to Liberal Arts education translates into employment success. Before committing, directly ask the school for placement rates, typical graduate employers, and whether they can share any outcome data beyond what federal reporting captures.