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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools on the early-career earnings of their liberal arts and general studies graduates.
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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.
Our analysis ranked College Of Coastal Georgia the top school for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings in Georgia. Located in the city of Brunswick, College Of Coastal Georgia is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of College Of Coastal Georgia earn a median of about $44,099 a year early in their careers.
Shorter University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Shorter University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rome. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Shorter University make a median of around $44,274 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Atlanta Christian College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of West Point, Atlanta Christian 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 $37,879.
Middle Georgia State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Middle Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Macon. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,760.
Strong graduate earnings at Georgia Perimeter College earned it the #5 place for liberal arts and general studies. Georgia Perimeter College is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Georgia Perimeter College typically earn about $44,862 annually.
Mercer University earned the #6 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Mercer University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Mercer University make a median of around $44,843 per year.
Albany State University came in at #7 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Albany State University make a median of around $41,468 per year.
Georgia Southern University earned the #8 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Georgia Southern University is a public school located in the town of Statesboro. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Georgia Southern University make a median of around $47,981 per year.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College earned the #9 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,286.
Georgia Highlands College earned the #10 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Georgia Highlands College is a public school located in the suburb of Rome. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Georgia Highlands College earn a median of about $38,747 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Georgia came in at #11 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. University Of North Georgia is a public school located in the town of Dahlonega. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,526.
Clayton State University landed the #12 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Clayton State University earn a median of about $50,621 a year early in their careers.
Dalton State College came in at #13 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,624.
South Georgia State College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the town of Douglas, South Georgia State College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from South Georgia State College make a median of around $39,387 per year.
Gordon State College earned the #15 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Barnesville, Gordon State College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Gordon State College make a median of around $39,973 per year.
Emory University Oxford College landed the #16 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Emory University Oxford College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Oxford. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Emory University Oxford College make a median of around $62,309 per year.
East Georgia State College landed the #17 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the town of Swainsboro, East Georgia State College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,307.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College came in at #18 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Atlanta Metropolitan State College is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Atlanta Metropolitan State College typically earn about $34,002 annually.
Valdosta State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Valdosta State University typically earn about $44,444 annually.
Georgia Military College Milledgeville came in at #20 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a public school located in the town of Milledgeville. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Georgia Military College Milledgeville make a median of around $36,739 per year.
Fort Valley State University came in at #21 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Fort Valley State University is a public school located in the town of Fort Valley. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Fort Valley State University typically earn about $23,157 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 21 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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