by our College Data Analytics Team
[Liberal Arts And General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 31 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Thomas Edison State College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid liberal arts and general studies graduates in New Jersey. Located in the city of Trenton, Thomas Edison State College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Thomas Edison State College typically earn about $56,228 annually.
Rider University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider 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 $65,807.
Seton Hall University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Seton Hall University make a median of around $64,659 per year.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey make a median of around $56,142 per year.
Rowan University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Rowan University earn a median of about $54,186 a year early in their careers.
Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned the #6 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Mahwah. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,423.
Burlington County College landed the #7 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,468.
Camden County College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Camden County College typically earn about $47,026 annually.
Middlesex County College came in at #9 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,092.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham typically earn about $47,652 annually.
Mercer County Community College came in at #11 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Mercer County Community College typically earn about $41,428 annually.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of about $55,634 a year early in their careers.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn a median of about $47,181 a year early in their careers.
Bergen Community College landed the #14 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Bergen Community College typically earn about $44,940 annually.
Ocean County College landed the #15 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Toms River, Ocean County College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Ocean County College typically earn about $42,404 annually.
Raritan Valley Community College landed the #16 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of about $48,826 a year early in their careers.
Hudson County Community College landed the #17 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Hudson County Community College typically earn about $41,512 annually.
Drew University came in at #18 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Drew University make a median of around $57,346 per year.
Passaic County Community College came in at #19 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Paterson, Passaic County Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Passaic County Community College make a median of around $41,104 per year.
Union County College came in at #20 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Union County College typically earn about $39,076 annually.
Cumberland County College came in at #21 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Vineland, Cumberland County College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Cumberland County College earn a median of about $38,089 a year early in their careers.
Gloucester County College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Gloucester County College is a public school located in the suburb of Sewell. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Gloucester County College earn a median of about $38,089 a year early in their careers.
Atlantic Cape Community College placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Atlantic Cape Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Mays Landing. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,278.
Sussex County Community College earned the #24 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Sussex County Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Newton. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Sussex County Community College earn a median of about $40,825 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University Camden came in at #25 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Rutgers University Camden typically earn about $35,768 annually.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning liberal arts and general studies graduates:
This ranking is produced 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 · 31 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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