# Spring Arbor University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Spring Arbor, MI. IPEDS 172334, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/spring-arbor-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,121
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,735 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,657 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MI: 9 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (12 colleges, $53,167): -$2,432
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,866

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,735 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,530 | $62,334 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,697 | $67,340 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,197 | $69,485 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,358 | $83,046 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,370 | $91,677 | 5.3 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $67,859 | $20,728 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Wayne State University | $66,426 | $18,028 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $63,534 | $28,000 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Baker College | $58,921 | $44,313 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $55,558 | $38,865 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Ferris State University | $54,837 | $29,852 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Grand Valley State University | $51,497 | $31,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Michigan State University | $51,436 | $27,312 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Spring Arbor University | $50,735 | $30,657 | $19,353 | 64% |
| Siena Heights University | $50,173 | $27,137 | $17,124 | 39% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $49,268 | $32,609 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Aquinas College | $46,148 | $31,000 | $16,626 | 65% |

## 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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