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

The estimated $40,556 in first-year earnings places this program right at Ohio's median for liberal arts degrees—a credential that typically struggles to generate strong initial returns. Based on comparable programs across the state, graduates would be earning slightly above the national benchmark of $36,340, but they're not approaching what Ohio's top liberal arts programs produce. Xavier and Antioch graduates, for instance, see nearly $7,000 more in their first year.

The estimated debt load of $27,625 is actually somewhat better than the $31,000 median for Ohio liberal arts programs, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68. That suggests manageable repayment—roughly $276 monthly on a standard plan—though it leaves limited room for financial mistakes early on. The relatively high acceptance rate and modest test scores indicate Wittenberg is accessible, but that doesn't tell us whether this particular program provides the career preparation or networking that helps liberal arts graduates convert their degree into meaningful employment.

The fundamental challenge is that we're working entirely with estimates here, meaning you can't assess how Wittenberg's specific liberal arts program actually performs compared to state peers. If your child is set on this path, push the school for concrete placement data and alumni outcomes—particularly whether graduates land in professional roles or simply drift into jobs that didn't require the degree at all.