Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of North Florida

Similar liberal arts programs across Florida suggest first-year earnings around $35,400—essentially the state median for this broad bachelor's degree. What matters here is the debt picture: at an estimated $20,400, UNF's figure sits well below both the state median ($25,600) and national median ($27,000) for these programs. That lower debt load creates a more manageable ratio of 0.58, meaning graduates would owe roughly seven months of their first-year salary.

The challenge with general liberal arts degrees is always about what comes next. While peer programs in Florida show considerable variation—from University of Miami's $50,600 down to this state median—the modest debt here at least doesn't compound the uncertainty. Your child would be starting their career without the $25,000-$27,000 burden typical of these programs nationally. For a degree that often serves as a stepping stone to graduate school or careers that develop over time rather than immediately, that $5,000-$7,000 difference in debt matters.

The estimates here are drawn from comparable programs at similar Florida institutions, so they reflect realistic expectations rather than unique outcomes from UNF specifically. If your student is committed to this path, the relatively affordable debt load makes it less risky than typical—but the earnings trajectory still depends heavily on what they do with the degree afterward.