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.
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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If you want to know which schools send general education graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Highland Community College Highland the top school for general education graduate earnings in Kansas. Located in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College Highland is a public institution. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Highland Community College Highland typically earn about $42,440 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Baker University earned it the #2 place for general education. Set in the rural area of Baldwin City, Baker University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Education graduates of Baker University earn a median of about $55,221 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Fort Hays State University one of the highest-paying schools for general education. Fort Hays State University is a public school located in the town of Hays. After graduating, general education degree recipients from Fort Hays State University typically earn about $55,566 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 · 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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