Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Vincennes University

Vincennes University's Liberal Arts certificate demonstrates an unusual pattern: it significantly outperforms the national pool of similar programs (80th percentile) while landing squarely in the middle of Indiana options (40th percentile). This tells you more about the weakness of liberal arts certificates nationally than about Vincennes specifically—most programs in this category struggle to deliver meaningful earnings gains.

The economics here are relatively straightforward. At $12,000 in debt with first-year earnings around $32,000, graduates face manageable repayment. The 28% earnings growth to $40,699 by year four suggests these certificates serve as stepping stones rather than endpoints, likely helping students qualify for promotions or transition into better roles. Indiana's median for this credential sits slightly higher at $32,559, but Vincennes charges notably less in debt ($12,000 versus the state median of $14,958).

For families considering this path, understand what you're buying: a relatively affordable credential that beats national competition but sits mid-pack in Indiana. If your student needs a quick entry point to the workforce with plans to build from there, the low debt load makes this workable. But if they're choosing between this and a two-year associate degree at comparable cost, the associate degree typically opens more doors and commands higher pay.