Liberal Arts programs in the Northeast produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $40,342 to $120,959 ten years after enrollment. Across 56 programs in the region, this variation demonstrates significant differences in program outcomes, with graduates earning a median of $63,739—$7,922 higher than the national average for Liberal Arts majors.
Leading the list is Bentley University with program earnings of $87,110, followed by Drexel University at $68,338 and Yale University at $61,133. The Northeast's balanced mix of 50% public universities and 50% private colleges creates diverse pathways for students, with top-performing programs demonstrating how institutional focus directly impacts graduate career outcomes and median earnings potential.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cambridge, MA | $103,135 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | -$4,129 | 4.7% | 96.1% | |
| #2 | Bentley UniversityPrivate | Waltham, MA | $87,110 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $24,239 | 48.4% | 88.2% |
| #3 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $68,338 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $27,737 | 77.5% | 77.1% |
| #4 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $64,740 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,460 | 11.4% | 92.5% |
| #5 | Providence CollegePrivate | Providence, RI | $64,080 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $26,070 | 48.7% | 87.8% |
| #6 | Yale UniversityPrivate | New Haven, CT | $61,133 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $28,132 | 4.5% | 96.3% |
| #7 | Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Middletown, CT | $60,890 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,432 | 17.1% | 91.6% |
| #8 | New York, NY | $60,423 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $745 | 50.5% | 72.1% | |
| #9 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $60,107 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $30,742 | 86.4% | 79.8% |
| #10 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | South Orange, NJ | $57,533 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,681 | 78.9% | 71.5% |
| #11 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | Villanova, PA | $56,373 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,914 | 25.1% | 92.4% |
| #12 | New York UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $54,415 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,816 | 9.4% | 88.5% |
| #13 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | Bridgeport, CT | $53,660 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $21,943 | 64.3% | 48.1% |
| #14 | Stockton UniversityPublic | Galloway, NJ | $52,751 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,774 | 88.2% | 72.0% |
| #15 | St. Francis CollegePrivate | Brooklyn, NY | $52,107 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,889 | — | 52.3% |
| #16 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | Aston, PA | $52,081 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $25,012 | 76.4% | 46.1% |
| #17 | Rider UniversityPrivate | Lawrenceville, NJ | $51,305 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,331 | 79.4% | 63.3% |
| #18 | Geneva, NY | $51,119 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,969 | 57.3% | 72.7% | |
| #19 | Wayne, NJ | $50,014 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,420 | 92.5% | 47.7% | |
| #20 | Rowan UniversityPublic | Glassboro, NJ | $49,750 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,180 | 77.8% | 68.3% |
