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 schools below stand out for the salaries their liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 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.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid liberal arts and general studies graduates in New Hampshire. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire 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 $59,775.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at River Valley Community College, which ranked #2. River Valley Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Claremont. 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 came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set 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.
A rank of #4 makes Nhti Concords Community College one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Nhti Concords Community College is a public school located in the town of Concord. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Nhti Concords Community College earn a median of about $43,951 a year early in their careers.
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the city of Manchester, University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from University Of New Hampshire At Manchester make a median of around $40,539 per year.
Nashua Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Nashua, Nashua Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Nashua Community College typically earn about $44,166 annually.
Thomas More College Of Liberal Arts earned the #7 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Merrimack, Thomas More College Of Liberal Arts is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Thomas More College Of Liberal Arts earn a median of about $33,863 a year early in their careers.
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 · 7 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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