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

Whitworth manages to do something rare: deliver Liberal Arts outcomes that justify private school debt. First-year graduates earn $44,645—landing in the 80th percentile among Washington programs and 88th nationally. That's $9,200 above the state median and $8,300 above the national benchmark for this degree.

The debt picture requires careful consideration. At $36,988, graduates carry roughly $14,000 more than state peers and $10,000 above the national median. However, the 0.83 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests this burden remains manageable, especially with consistent earnings growth to $48,863 by year four. For context, Whitworth ties with its own adult degree program as the strongest Liberal Arts performer in Washington, even edging out University of Washington-Seattle by $14,000.

The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) warrants some caution, and parents should confirm their child's career interests align with these outcomes. But the evidence suggests Whitworth's Liberal Arts program delivers stronger professional positioning than most in-state alternatives. If your family can handle the higher upfront debt, graduates are entering the workforce with a clear earnings advantage that persists over time.