by our College Data Analytics Team
[Liberal Arts And General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools send liberal arts and general studies graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Purdue University Main Campus, our #1 for liberal arts and general studies graduate salaries in Indiana. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus typically earn about $73,422 annually.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Notre Dame one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of about $87,620 a year early in their careers.
University Of Indianapolis produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Indianapolis earn a median of about $60,437 a year early in their careers.
Grace College And Theological Seminary came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Grace College And Theological Seminary make a median of around $37,632 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Indiana Wesleyan University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,861.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #6 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of about $60,084 a year early in their careers.
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #7 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,291.
Vincennes University earned the #8 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Vincennes University is a public school located in the town of Vincennes. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Vincennes University make a median of around $47,755 per year.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis typically earn about $49,421 annually.
Indiana University East earned the #10 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Indiana University East is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Indiana University East typically earn about $44,385 annually.
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne make a median of around $46,772 per year.
University Of Southern Indiana earned the #12 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from University Of Southern Indiana make a median of around $51,048 per year.
Bethel College Mishawaka landed the #13 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Mishawaka, Bethel College Mishawaka is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Bethel College Mishawaka earn a median of about $55,228 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Southeast came in at #14 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Indiana University Southeast is a public school located in the suburb of New Albany. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Indiana University Southeast make a median of around $44,408 per year.
Ball State University came in at #15 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Ball State University is a public school located in the city of Muncie. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Ball State University make a median of around $48,254 per year.
Indiana University Northwest placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Indiana University Northwest is a public school located in the suburb of Gary. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Indiana University Northwest make a median of around $45,103 per year.
Indiana University Kokomo landed the #17 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Kokomo, Indiana University Kokomo is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Indiana University Kokomo typically earn about $45,364 annually.
Purdue University Northwest landed the #18 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Purdue University Northwest is a public school located in the suburb of Hammond. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Purdue University Northwest make a median of around $45,332 per year.
Indiana University South Bend ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Indiana University South Bend is a public school located in the city of South Bend. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Indiana University South Bend make a median of around $40,789 per year.
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies earned the #20 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies make a median of around $29,654 per year.
Ivy Tech Community College earned the #21 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,321.
Anderson University Indiana earned the #22 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Anderson University Indiana is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Anderson University Indiana typically earn about $35,722 annually.
Indiana State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Indiana State University is a public school located in the city of Terre Haute. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Indiana State University typically earn about $33,414 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their liberal arts and general studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 23 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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