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 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general education schools.
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Harvard University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools in Massachusetts. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,891.
A rank of #2 makes Cambridge College one of the highest-paying schools for general education. Set in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,586.
Strong graduate earnings at Northeastern University Global Network earned it the #3 place for general education. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,206.
Lesley University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Education graduates of Lesley University earn a median of about $82,665 a year early in their careers.
Springfield College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Education graduates of Springfield College earn a median of about $68,716 a year early in their careers.
Clark University earned the #6 position for general education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Clark University typically earn about $65,053 annually.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general education. Set in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general education graduates from Emmanuel College Massachusetts make a median of around $58,542 per year.
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts landed the #8 spot for general education salaries this year. Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts is a public school located in the town of North Adams. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,504.
Bay Path College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Located in the suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,592.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general education schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst typically earn about $61,714 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 10 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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