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 28 schools on the early-career earnings of their liberal arts and general studies graduates.
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Below are the schools whose liberal arts and general studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Hesston College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid liberal arts and general studies graduates in Kansas. Set in the rural area of Hesston, Hesston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Hesston College earn a median of about $46,091 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Pratt Community College one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Pratt Community College is a public school located in the town of Pratt. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Pratt Community College make a median of around $45,470 per year.
Donnelly College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, Donnelly College is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Donnelly College earn a median of about $41,176 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in liberal arts and general studies will find them at Seward County Community College And Area Technical School, which ranked #4. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a public school located in the town of Liberal. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,958.
A rank of #5 makes Washburn University one of the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Washburn University is a public school located in the city of Topeka. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Washburn University earn a median of about $39,468 a year early in their careers.
University Of Kansas landed the #6 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Students who complete the liberal arts and general studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,045.
Kansas City Kansas Community College earned the #7 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Kansas City Kansas Community College typically earn about $42,136 annually.
Fort Hays State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays 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 $50,225.
Dodge City Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Dodge City Community College make a median of around $37,254 per year.
Wichita State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita 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 $45,672.
Johnson County Community College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Johnson County Community College make a median of around $44,956 per year.
Hutchinson Community College landed the #12 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Hutchinson Community College make a median of around $44,139 per year.
Butler Community College came in at #13 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler 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 $38,300.
Friends University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Set in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Friends University earn a median of about $41,734 a year early in their careers.
Barton County Community College came in at #15 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton County Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Barton County Community College earn a median of about $43,503 a year early in their careers.
Neosho County Community College earned the #16 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Neosho County Community College typically earn about $40,999 annually.
Pittsburg State University earned the #17 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of about $47,881 a year early in their careers.
Emporia State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a public institution. Early-career liberal arts and general studies graduates from Emporia State University make a median of around $44,658 per year.
Coffeyville Community College landed the #19 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Set in the town of Coffeyville, Coffeyville Community College is a public institution. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Coffeyville Community College earn a median of about $36,884 a year early in their careers.
Fort Scott Community College came in at #20 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Fort Scott Community College typically earn about $38,124 annually.
Cowley County Community College landed the #21 spot for liberal arts and general studies salaries this year. Cowley County Community College is a public school located in the town of Arkansas City. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Cowley County Community College typically earn about $39,566 annually.
Garden City Community College came in at #22 for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Garden City, Garden City Community College is a public institution. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Garden City Community College typically earn about $38,987 annually.
Allen County Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying liberal arts and general studies schools. Allen County Community College is a public school located in the town of Iola. After graduating, liberal arts and general studies degree recipients from Allen County Community College typically earn about $39,161 annually.
Cloud County Community College earned the #24 position for liberal arts and general studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Concordia, Cloud County 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 $41,226.
Labette Community College placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for liberal arts and general studies. Labette Community College is a public school located in the town of Parsons. Liberal Arts And General Studies graduates of Labette Community College earn a median of about $35,106 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid liberal arts and general studies ranking:
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 · 28 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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