by our College Data Analytics Team
[Liberal Arts And General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a liberal arts and general studies degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 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.
Albertus Magnus College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid liberal arts and general studies graduates in Connecticut. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Albertus Magnus College make a median of around $55,801 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Yale University one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,133.
Strong graduate earnings at Sacred Heart University earned it the #3 place for liberal arts and general studies. Located 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.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Charter Oak State College, which ranked #4. Charter Oak State College is a public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Charter Oak State College earn a median of about $56,897 a year early in their careers.
Wesleyan University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of about $68,048 a year early in their careers.
University Of Connecticut placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,793.
University Of Bridgeport ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located 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.
Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #8 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of about $50,040 a year early in their careers.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #9 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Southern Connecticut State University is a public school located in the city of New Haven. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,918.
Mitchell College landed the #10 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the city of New London, Mitchell College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Mitchell College typically earn about $40,578 annually.
Capital Community College came in at #11 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of about $42,979 a year early in their careers.
University Of Hartford came in at #12 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford 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 $43,494.
This list is compiled 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 · 12 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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