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 44 schools to find where liberal arts and general studies graduates earn the most.
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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.
Saint Leo University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools in Florida. Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Leo. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Saint Leo University earn a median of about $52,580 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Central Florida earned it the #2 place for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of about $55,048 a year early in their careers.
University Of Miami came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of about $50,614 a year early in their careers.
Florida College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Temple Terrace, Florida College is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Florida College earn a median of about $42,527 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Warner University, which ranked #5. Located in the rural area of Lake Wales, Warner University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Warner University make a median of around $38,456 per year.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #6 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from University Of South Florida Main Campus make a median of around $52,747 per year.
The University Of West Florida landed the #7 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. The University Of West Florida is a public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from The University Of West Florida typically earn about $46,946 annually.
Florida Keys Community College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Florida Keys Community College is a public school located in the town of Key West. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Florida Keys Community College make a median of around $45,818 per year.
Hillsborough Community College landed the #9 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of about $45,750 a year early in their careers.
Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville typically earn about $44,490 annually.
Barry University earned the #11 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Barry University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Barry University earn a median of about $44,985 a year early in their careers.
St Petersburg College landed the #12 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of about $45,183 a year early in their careers.
Palm Beach State College came in at #13 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Palm Beach State College is a public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of about $43,120 a year early in their careers.
Santa Fe College came in at #14 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Santa Fe College is a public school located in the suburb of Gainesville. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Santa Fe College earn a median of about $47,831 a year early in their careers.
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #15 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,202.
Edison State College came in at #16 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Edison State College is a public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Edison State College make a median of around $43,907 per year.
Broward College came in at #17 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Broward College typically earn about $42,236 annually.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #18 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale 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 $42,745.
Saint Johns River State College earned the #19 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Palatka, Saint Johns River State College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Saint Johns River State College make a median of around $43,641 per year.
Gulf Coast State College earned the #20 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Gulf Coast State College is a public school located in the city of Panama City. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Gulf Coast State College typically earn about $40,804 annually.
Polk State College placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Polk State College is a public school located in the city of Winter Haven. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Polk State College make a median of around $42,129 per year.
Miami Dade College landed the #22 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of about $42,435 a year early in their careers.
North Florida Community College placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the rural area of Madison, North Florida Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of North Florida Community College earn a median of about $37,429 a year early in their careers.
Florida International University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $49,791 annually.
Daytona State College placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Daytona State College make a median of around $37,223 per year.
These schools also send liberal arts and general studies graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This list is compiled 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 · 44 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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