by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Education](/majors/education/general-education/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general education graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general education schools.
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Leading the list is Campbell University, our #1 for general education graduate salaries in the United States. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Campbell University typically earn about $51,373 annually.
Laramie County Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Cheyenne, Laramie County Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,554.
The Community College Of Baltimore County came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. General Education graduates of The Community College Of Baltimore County earn a median of about $44,708 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general education will find them at Highland Community College Highland, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College Highland is a public institution. General Education graduates of Highland Community College Highland earn a median of about $42,440 a year early in their careers.
Delgado Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,490.
Tulsa Community College landed the #6 spot for general education salaries this year. Tulsa Community College is a public school located in the city of Tulsa. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Tulsa Community College typically earn about $41,189 annually.
University Of The District Of Columbia ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Located in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a public institution. Early-career general education graduates from University Of The District Of Columbia make a median of around $39,549 per year.
Cumberland County College earned the #8 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Vineland, Cumberland County College is a public institution. General Education graduates of Cumberland County College earn a median of about $39,382 a year early in their careers.
Gloucester County College landed the #9 spot for general education salaries this year. Gloucester County College is a public school located in the suburb of Sewell. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,382.
Pellissippi State Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Pellissippi State Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Knoxville. General Education graduates of Pellissippi State Community College earn a median of about $38,746 a year early in their careers.
Motlow State Community College earned the #11 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Tullahoma, Motlow State Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Motlow State Community College typically earn about $38,655 annually.
Roane State Community College landed the #12 spot for general education salaries this year. Located in the town of Harriman, Roane State Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,830.
Inver Hills Community College came in at #13 for general education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights, Inver Hills Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,070.
Century College came in at #14 for general education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Century College typically earn about $34,841 annually.
Ivy Tech Community College placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Early-career general education graduates from Ivy Tech Community College make a median of around $37,266 per year.
Connors State College placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Set in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a public institution. Early-career general education graduates from Connors State College make a median of around $34,985 per year.
Brookdale Community College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Brookdale Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Lincroft. Early-career general education graduates from Brookdale Community College make a median of around $44,616 per year.
Southern Maine Community College earned the #18 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Southern Maine Community College is a public school located in the city of South Portland. Early-career general education graduates from Southern Maine Community College make a median of around $28,061 per year.
Potomac State College Of West Virginia University landed the #19 spot for general education salaries this year. Potomac State College Of West Virginia University is a public school located in the town of Keyser. General Education graduates of Potomac State College Of West Virginia University earn a median of about $25,062 a year early in their careers.
Walters State Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Set in the city of Morristown, Walters State Community College is a public institution. General Education graduates of Walters State Community College earn a median of about $37,893 a year early in their careers.
Middlesex County College landed the #21 spot for general education salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Middlesex County College typically earn about $16,846 annually.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general education graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 21 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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