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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find where liberal arts and general studies graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to earn the most.
York County Community College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid liberal arts and general studies graduates in Maine. York County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Wells. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from York County Community College make a median of around $37,397 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Eastern Maine Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bangor, Eastern Maine Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Eastern Maine Community College typically earn about $35,871 annually.
Central Maine Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Central Maine Community College is a public school located in the city of Auburn. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Central Maine Community College typically earn about $40,041 annually.
University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Maine At Augusta earn a median of about $49,546 a year early in their careers.
Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Kennebec Valley Community College is a public school located in the town of Fairfield. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,749.
Southern Maine Community College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Southern Maine Community College make a median of around $38,484 per year.
University Of Maine earned the #7 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,255.
University Of Maine At Presque Isle placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a public school located in the rural area of Presque Isle. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Maine At Presque Isle earn a median of about $38,395 a year early in their careers.
University Of Southern Maine earned the #9 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from University Of Southern Maine make a median of around $44,622 per year.
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 · 9 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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