by our College Data Analytics Team
[Liberal Arts And General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 26 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.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bartlesville. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University make a median of around $70,869 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Mid America Christian University one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Mid America Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Mid America Christian University earn a median of about $52,630 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Oklahoma Panhandle State University one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public school located in the rural area of Goodwell. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Oklahoma Panhandle State University typically earn about $42,753 annually.
Northern Oklahoma College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in liberal arts and general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,674.
A rank of #5 makes Oklahoma City University one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Oklahoma City University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,103.
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earned the #6 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a public school located in the town of Miami. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College make a median of around $41,116 per year.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #7 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of about $55,641 a year early in their careers.
Oklahoma City Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Oklahoma City Community College is a public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of about $46,379 a year early in their careers.
Eastern Oklahoma State College came in at #9 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Wilburton, Eastern Oklahoma State College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Eastern Oklahoma State College earn a median of about $37,146 a year early in their careers.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus typically earn about $56,670 annually.
Cameron University earned the #11 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Cameron University is a public school located in the city of Lawton. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Cameron University typically earn about $46,214 annually.
Oklahoma Christian University earned the #12 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University 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 $43,411.
Tulsa Community College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa 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 $37,664.
Redlands Community College landed the #14 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Redlands Community College typically earn about $40,601 annually.
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. University Of Central Oklahoma is a public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from University Of Central Oklahoma make a median of around $49,223 per year.
Carl Albert State College earned the #16 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Poteau, Carl Albert State College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Carl Albert State College make a median of around $41,478 per year.
Rose State College landed the #17 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Rose State College is a public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Rose State College make a median of around $41,401 per year.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #18 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public school located in the town of Durant. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn a median of about $42,648 a year early in their careers.
Murray State College came in at #19 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Murray State College is a public school located in the rural area of Tishomingo. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Murray State College earn a median of about $42,870 a year early in their careers.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school located in the town of Alva. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of about $43,700 a year early in their careers.
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College earned the #21 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moore. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College typically earn about $38,244 annually.
Northeastern State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern 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 $44,083.
Langston University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Langston University make a median of around $34,231 per year.
Seminole State College landed the #24 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Seminole State College is a public school located in the town of Seminole. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Seminole State College typically earn about $30,474 annually.
Western Oklahoma State College came in at #25 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Western Oklahoma State College is a public school located in the town of Altus. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Western Oklahoma State College typically earn about $42,128 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid liberal arts and general studies ranking:
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 · 26 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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