Liberal Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 303 schools to find the best for liberal arts students.
University Of Virginia Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 530 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $69,126 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,627.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 19 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $37,709 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans.
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James Madison University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 173 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $49,408 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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George Mason University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts, landing the #4 spot this year. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 101 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $41,398. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans.
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University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 108 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree.
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University Of Richmond came in at #6 for liberal arts this year. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 29 liberal arts degrees were awarded at University Of Richmond in the most recent year. Liberal Arts graduates of University Of Richmond earn a median of $53,815 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,634 to complete this degree.
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University Of Miami ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. About 10 liberal arts degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Liberal Arts graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $50,614 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,590 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Florida earned the #8 position for liberal arts this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 536 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $48,391 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,135 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #9 spot for liberal arts this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $45,181 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,993.
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The University Of Alabama landed the #10 spot for liberal arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $50,740 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,496 to complete this degree.
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Florida State University landed the #11 spot for liberal arts this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 130 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $35,361 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,349 to complete this degree.
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University Of Mary Washington ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 11 liberal arts degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from University Of Mary Washington generally make around $37,677. Typical student debt for the program is $22,354.
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University Of North Florida came in at #13 for liberal arts this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of North Florida awarded about 297 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $49,208 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,523 to complete this degree.
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Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #14 for liberal arts this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 351 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $50,726. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans.
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Longwood University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Longwood University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Farmville. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Longwood University awarded about 41 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Longwood University earn a median of $46,714 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,375 to complete this degree.
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Florida Atlantic University earned the #16 position for liberal arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 407 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $29,605 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,377 to complete this degree.
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Edison State College came in at #17 for liberal arts this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public university. About 1,608 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Edison State College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts graduates of Edison State College earn a median of $27,740 early in their careers. Edison State College graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #18 spot for liberal arts this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 430 liberal arts degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $45,230 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $30,676 in student loans.
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Palm Beach State College earned the #19 position for liberal arts this year. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public institution. Palm Beach State College awarded about 2,290 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Palm Beach State College generally make around $29,805. Typical student debt for the program is $8,125.
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Broward College earned the #20 position for liberal arts this year. Broward College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. About 3,706 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Broward College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $28,775. Broward College graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans.
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The University Of West Florida landed the #21 spot for liberal arts this year. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 462 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at The University Of West Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $31,140. The University Of West Florida graduates carry a median of $15,125 in student loans.
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Miami Dade College placed #22 among the best liberal arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Miami. There were roughly 7,027 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $25,905 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,500.
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Seminole State College Of Florida ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. About 1,701 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $27,926. Seminole State College Of Florida graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans.
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Bellarmine University earned the #24 position for liberal arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Louisville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Bellarmine University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Bellarmine University earn around $46,024 in the first couple years of their career. Bellarmine University graduates carry a median of $26,766 in student loans.
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University Of Florida Online landed the #25 spot for liberal arts this year. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida Online in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from University Of Florida Online earn around $43,438 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida Online graduates carry a median of $17,784 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Liberal Arts Schools
These schools also placed among the best for liberal arts this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 303 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
