by our College Data Analytics Team
[Liberal Arts And General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the early-career earnings of their liberal arts and general studies graduates.
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Below are the schools whose liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Boise State University the top school for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings in Idaho. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Boise State University earn a median of about $41,838 a year early in their careers.
Lewis Clark State College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Lewis Clark State College is a public school located in the city of Lewiston. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Lewis Clark State College make a median of around $54,506 per year.
College Of Western Idaho produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from College Of Western Idaho make a median of around $42,044 per year.
North Idaho College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from North Idaho College make a median of around $42,948 per year.
A rank of #5 makes College Of Southern Idaho one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. College Of Southern Idaho is a public school located in the city of Twin Falls. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of College Of Southern Idaho earn a median of about $35,181 a year early in their careers.
University Of Idaho landed the #6 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from University Of Idaho make a median of around $42,977 per year.
Eastern Idaho Technical College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the city of Idaho Falls, Eastern Idaho Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Eastern Idaho Technical College typically earn about $29,507 annually.
Idaho State University earned the #8 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Idaho State University is a public school located in the city of Pocatello. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,201.
Brigham Young University Idaho placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of about $35,285 a year early in their careers.
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #10 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Northwest Nazarene University typically earn about $25,923 annually.
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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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