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. The highest-paying schools turn a liberal arts and general studies degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 66 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.
For graduate earnings in liberal arts and general studies, no school beat Massachusetts Institute Of Technology this year. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $103,135 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Albertus Magnus College, which ranked #2. Albertus Magnus College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Albertus Magnus College make a median of around $55,801 per year.
Champlain College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Champlain College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Champlain College earn a median of about $57,437 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Yale University, which ranked #4. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Yale University make a median of around $61,133 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Sacred Heart University one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart 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 $60,911.
Fisher College landed the #6 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Boston, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Fisher College typically earn about $48,454 annually.
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #7 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of about $59,775 a year early in their careers.
Quincy College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Quincy, Quincy College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Quincy College earn a median of about $46,774 a year early in their careers.
Bunker Hill Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Bunker Hill Community College is a public school located in the city of Boston. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn a median of about $50,103 a year early in their careers.
Salem State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Salem State University is a public school located in the suburb of Salem. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,648.
Charter Oak State College earned the #11 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Charter Oak State College is a public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Charter Oak State College make a median of around $56,897 per year.
Roxbury Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Roxbury Community College is a public school located in the city of Roxbury Crossing. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,342.
River Valley Community College came in at #13 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Claremont, River Valley Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of River Valley Community College earn a median of about $42,091 a year early in their careers.
Great Bay Community College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the suburb of Portsmouth, Great Bay Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Great Bay Community College make a median of around $51,071 per year.
Wesleyan University earned the #15 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Wesleyan University make a median of around $68,048 per year.
Massachusetts Bay Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Massachusetts Bay Community College typically earn about $43,639 annually.
North Shore Community College landed the #17 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from North Shore Community College make a median of around $48,997 per year.
University Of Connecticut placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of about $57,793 a year early in their careers.
University Of Bridgeport placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport typically earn about $57,395 annually.
Greenfield Community College earned the #20 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Greenfield, Greenfield 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 $37,872.
York County Community College placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. York County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Wells. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,397.
Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,804.
Endicott College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Endicott College earn a median of about $49,010 a year early in their careers.
Quinsigamond Community College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond 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 $41,949.
Northern Essex Community College earned the #25 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of about $43,911 a year early in their careers.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning liberal arts and general studies graduates:
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries liberal arts and general studies 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 · 66 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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