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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 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.
Our analysis ranked Western Wyoming Community College the top school for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings in Wyoming. Located in the town of Rock Springs, Western Wyoming Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Western Wyoming Community College make a median of around $50,312 per year.
Sheridan College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Sheridan College is a public school located in the town of Sheridan. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Sheridan College earn a median of about $57,010 a year early in their careers.
Eastern Wyoming College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Eastern Wyoming College is a public school located in the town of Torrington. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Eastern Wyoming College typically earn about $40,977 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Laramie County Community College one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the rural area of Cheyenne, Laramie County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Laramie County Community College typically earn about $35,477 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Central Wyoming College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Riverton, Central Wyoming College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Central Wyoming College typically earn about $33,380 annually.
Casper College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the city of Casper, Casper College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,828.
Northwest College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the town of Powell, Northwest College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $32,607.
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 · 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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