Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Mount Union

Mount Union's Liberal Arts program delivers solid national performance but falls short within Ohio, creating a mixed value proposition. While graduates earn $40,431 in their first year—ranking in the 70th percentile nationally and well above the national median of $36,340—they land only in the 40th percentile among Ohio programs, where the state median is $40,556. This means your child would perform better than most liberal arts graduates nationwide but worse than most in their home state.

The debt picture is manageable with $27,000 in median borrowing, matching both national and state medians while staying well below Ohio's typical $31,000. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 is reasonable, and the 20% earnings growth to $48,531 by year four shows decent career progression. However, top Ohio programs like Xavier ($47,064) and Ohio State ($43,393) deliver significantly higher starting salaries.

For an accessible school (80% admission rate) with moderate academic standards, Mount Union provides a reliable path to employment with manageable debt. But if your child can gain admission to more competitive Ohio programs, they'd likely see better financial returns. This program works best for students who need the supportive environment of a smaller institution and can accept middle-of-the-pack earnings within Ohio's competitive liberal arts landscape.