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.
College Factual analyzed 33 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general education schools.
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Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the top school for general education graduate earnings in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,153.
Johns Hopkins University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general education graduates from Johns Hopkins University make a median of around $77,888 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Misericordia University earned it the #3 place for general education. Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. General Education graduates of Misericordia University earn a median of about $69,392 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general education will find them at The Community College Of Baltimore County, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County typically earn about $44,708 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland earned it the #5 place for general education. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. General Education graduates of College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland earn a median of about $70,384 a year early in their careers.
La Salle University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Set in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general education graduates from La Salle University make a median of around $69,890 per year.
Georgian Court University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Set in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general education graduates from Georgian Court University make a median of around $67,596 per year.
Saint Peters College landed the #8 spot for general education salaries this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Education graduates of Saint Peters College earn a median of about $71,816 a year early in their careers.
Goucher College came in at #9 for general education graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Goucher College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,622.
York College Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot for general education salaries this year. Located in the suburb of York, York College Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. General Education graduates of York College Pennsylvania earn a median of about $63,072 a year early in their careers.
Georgetown University earned the #11 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,647.
Montclair State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Early-career general education graduates from Montclair State University make a median of around $64,132 per year.
Monmouth University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,094.
University Of The District Of Columbia came in at #14 for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia typically earn about $39,549 annually.
Suny Empire State College earned the #15 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a public institution. Early-career general education graduates from Suny Empire State College make a median of around $53,283 per year.
Saint Francis University earned the #16 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Loretto, Saint Francis University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Saint Francis University typically earn about $60,606 annually.
Cedar Crest College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Set in the city of Allentown, Cedar Crest College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Cedar Crest College typically earn about $61,498 annually.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #18 spot for general education salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. General Education graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of about $67,339 a year early in their careers.
Cumberland County College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Set 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 earned the #20 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Sewell, Gloucester County College is a public institution. General Education graduates of Gloucester County College earn a median of about $39,382 a year early in their careers.
Wilmington University landed the #21 spot for general education salaries this year. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general education graduates from Wilmington University make a median of around $57,251 per year.
Holy Family University came in at #22 for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general education graduates from Holy Family University make a median of around $58,924 per year.
Rowan University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Rowan University is a public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Rowan University typically earn about $54,461 annually.
Temple University earned the #24 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. General Education graduates of Temple University earn a median of about $83,682 a year early in their careers.
Towson University came in at #25 for general education graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. General Education graduates of Towson University earn a median of about $60,622 a year early in their careers.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning general education graduates:
This ranking is produced 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 · 33 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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