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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find where general education graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general education graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Midway College the top school for general education graduate earnings in Kentucky. Set in the rural area of Midway, Midway College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general education graduates from Midway College make a median of around $45,850 per year.
Berea College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Berea, Berea College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,004.
Morehead State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public institution. Early-career general education graduates from Morehead State University make a median of around $47,770 per year.
The ranking above is published 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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