# Southern Utah University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Cedar City, UT. IPEDS 230603, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-utah-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,814
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,147 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,001 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in UT: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (5 colleges, $54,147): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,546

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,147 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,070 | $27,133 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $7,235 | $32,340 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $9,297 | $41,558 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $12,487 | $55,817 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $14,917 | $66,679 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | $60,751 | $21,361 | $10,258 | 46% |
| Utah Valley University | $58,219 | $21,458 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Southern Utah University | $54,147 | $16,001 | $10,462 | 61% |
| Brigham Young University | $48,410 | not reported | $15,564 | 81% |
| Utah State University | $43,313 | $20,917 | $14,936 | 59% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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