by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Education](/majors/education/general-education/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general education graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the early-career earnings of their general education graduates.
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Purdue University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general education graduates in Indiana. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of West Lafayette. General Education graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of about $77,702 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Ivy Tech Community College earned it the #2 place for general education. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. General Education graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of about $37,266 a year early in their careers.
Purdue University Northwest produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,025.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general education graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 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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