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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find where general education graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send general education graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 for general education graduate salaries in Maryland. 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.
The Community College Of Baltimore County produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #2 spot this year. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. After graduating, general education degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County typically earn about $44,708 annually.
College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland typically earn about $70,384 annually.
Goucher College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #4 spot this year. Goucher College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. General Education graduates of Goucher College earn a median of about $63,622 a year early in their careers.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. 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.
Towson University came in at #6 for general education graduate earnings this year. Located 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.
Frostburg State University earned the #7 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a public institution. General Education graduates of Frostburg State University earn a median of about $53,816 a year early in their careers.
Salisbury University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a public institution. Early-career general education graduates from Salisbury University make a median of around $60,129 per year.
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 · 8 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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