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 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general education schools.
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Below are the schools whose general education graduates go on to earn the most.
Grand Canyon University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general education graduates in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. General Education graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of about $77,342 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general education will find them at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $93,596 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Arizona State University Skysong earned it the #3 place for general education. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Students who complete the general education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $93,596.
Students chasing top earnings in general education will find them at University Of Arizona, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from University Of Arizona typically earn about $50,100 annually.
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 · 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.
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