Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Webber International University

Similar Liberal Arts programs at private colleges in Florida suggest this is a workable but not exceptional financial proposition. With estimated debt around $30,600 and first-year earnings near $35,400, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.87 sits in manageable territory—you're looking at roughly 10 years to pay off loans on a standard repayment plan if your child sticks to that timeline.

What matters here is the gap between what peer programs produce and what the state's top performers achieve. University of Miami and UCF graduates in this field earn $50,000-plus in their first year, nearly 50% more than the typical private college Liberal Arts graduate in Florida. That difference compounds significantly over a career. Webber serves a predominantly middle- and lower-income student body (54% receive Pell grants), so the real question is whether this degree opens doors that justify its cost compared to more affordable state university options, where outcomes appear stronger.

The debt level isn't alarming by itself—it's actually slightly above the Florida median for similar programs but manageable relative to earnings. However, Liberal Arts degrees are versatile but not vocational, meaning career trajectory depends heavily on what your child does with it. If they're self-directed and can leverage internships and connections, this could work. If they need a credential that speaks for itself in the job market, you might want clearer data on where Webber's specific graduates actually land.