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 schools below stand out for the salaries their liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 30 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.
Our analysis ranked Massachusetts Institute Of Technology the top school for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology make a median of around $103,135 per year.
Fisher College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Fisher College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Fisher College make a median of around $48,454 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Quincy College earned it the #3 place for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the suburb of Quincy, Quincy College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,774.
Bunker Hill Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Bunker Hill Community College is a public school located in the city of Boston. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Bunker Hill Community College make a median of around $50,103 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Salem State University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Salem State University earn a median of about $53,648 a year early in their careers.
Roxbury Community College came in at #6 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Roxbury Community College is a public school located in the city of Roxbury Crossing. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Roxbury Community College make a median of around $42,342 per year.
Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at #7 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Bay 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 $43,639.
North Shore Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from North Shore Community College typically earn about $48,997 annually.
Greenfield Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the town of Greenfield, Greenfield Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Greenfield Community College earn a median of about $37,872 a year early in their careers.
Middlesex Community College Bedford ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Middlesex Community College Bedford earn a median of about $45,804 a year early in their careers.
Endicott College landed the #11 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Endicott College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,010.
Quinsigamond Community College earned the #12 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College typically earn about $41,949 annually.
Northern Essex Community College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Northern Essex Community College make a median of around $43,911 per year.
Springfield Technical Community College landed the #14 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Springfield Technical Community College is a public school located in the city of Springfield. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Springfield Technical Community College make a median of around $44,584 per year.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earned the #15 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of about $44,445 a year early in their careers.
Worcester State University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,996.
Bristol Community College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Bristol Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Fall River. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Bristol Community College earn a median of about $39,414 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #18 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $54,887 a year early in their careers.
Bay Path College placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Bay Path College make a median of around $43,713 per year.
Westfield State University came in at #20 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Westfield State University typically earn about $50,601 annually.
Framingham State University landed the #21 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,727.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #22 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from University Of Massachusetts Lowell make a median of around $45,337 per year.
Mount Wachusett Community College landed the #23 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Gardner, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Mount Wachusett Community College typically earn about $37,114 annually.
Dean College landed the #24 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Franklin, Dean College 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 $36,918.
Massasoit Community College placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Massasoit Community College earn a median of about $36,241 a year early in their careers.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning liberal arts and general studies graduates:
The ranking above is published 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 · 30 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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