by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Education](/majors/education/general-education/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. 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 4 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.
For graduate earnings in general education, no school beat American Public University System this year. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. General Education graduates of American Public University System earn a median of about $55,181 a year early in their careers.
Marshall University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public institution. General Education graduates of Marshall University earn a median of about $49,939 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Concord University one of the highest-paying schools for general education. Located in the rural area of Athens, Concord University is a public institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,473.
A rank of #4 makes West Virginia University one of the highest-paying schools for general education. West Virginia University is a public school located in the city of Morgantown. After graduating, general education degree recipients from West Virginia University typically earn about $50,723 annually.
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 · 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.