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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 21 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.
For graduate earnings in liberal arts and general studies, no school beat Jackson State University this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,812.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at University Of Mississippi Main Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus typically earn about $46,381 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Southwest Mississippi Community College one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Summit. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College make a median of around $30,985 per year.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Southern Mississippi one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. University Of Southern Mississippi is a public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of about $37,800 a year early in their careers.
Copiah Lincoln Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Copiah Lincoln Community College earn a median of about $29,965 a year early in their careers.
Mississippi State University landed the #6 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Mississippi State University is a public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of about $36,318 a year early in their careers.
Holmes Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Holmes Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Goodman. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Holmes Community College typically earn about $35,307 annually.
Meridian Community College landed the #8 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Meridian Community College make a median of around $35,352 per year.
East Mississippi Community College landed the #9 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. East Mississippi Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Scooba. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from East Mississippi Community College make a median of around $28,225 per year.
Mississippi University For Women came in at #10 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Mississippi University For Women make a median of around $37,153 per year.
Hinds Community College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Hinds Community College earn a median of about $35,610 a year early in their careers.
Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #12 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,393.
Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College typically earn about $32,838 annually.
Itawamba Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Itawamba Community College typically earn about $35,795 annually.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #15 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College typically earn about $32,497 annually.
East Central Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Decatur, East Central Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,481.
Jones County Junior College came in at #17 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Jones County Junior College is a public school located in the town of Ellisville. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Jones County Junior College earn a median of about $28,171 a year early in their careers.
Pearl River Community College landed the #18 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,081.
Coahoma Community College earned the #19 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $29,414.
Alcorn State University earned the #20 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Alcorn State University typically earn about $26,269 annually.
Mississippi Delta Community College placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Mississippi Delta Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Moorhead. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Mississippi Delta Community College make a median of around $28,725 per 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 · 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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