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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Providence CollegePrivate | Providence, RI | $62,111 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $28,152 | 50.9% | 85.8% |
| #22 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | Pittsburgh, PA | $62,027 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,097 | 11.7% | 94.1% |
| #23 | Brooklyn, NY | $61,987 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,368 | 86.1% | 19.8% | |
| #24 | Excelsior UniversityPrivate | Albany, NY | $61,685 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | — | — | — |
| #25 | Madison, NJ | $60,525 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,624 | 95.2% | 66.6% | |
| #26 | Teaneck, NJ | $60,525 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,218 | 90.7% | 53.3% | |
| #27 | Storrs, CT | $60,092 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,193 | 52.4% | 83.3% | |
| #28 | University Park, PA | $58,195 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $19,845 | 91.1% | 86.1% | |
| #29 | Cuny City CollegePublic | New York, NY | $58,063 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,251 | 60.0% | 56.8% |
| #30 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | Aston, PA | $57,721 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $24,467 | 81.3% | 53.7% |
| #31 | Springfield, MA | $57,510 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $24,437 | 99.6% | 45.9% | |
| #32 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | Bridgeport, CT | $56,700 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $27,238 | 83.0% | 41.2% |
| #33 | Endicott CollegePrivate | Beverly, MA | $55,369 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $29,780 | 71.2% | 75.6% |
| #34 | Worcester, MA | $55,273 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,793 | 88.0% | 61.5% | |
| #35 | Indiana, PA | $54,958 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,364 | 90.8% | 55.5% | |
| #36 | Merrimack, NH | $54,805 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,433 | — | 62.5% | |
| #37 | Rider UniversityPrivate | Lawrenceville, NJ | $54,724 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,824 | 78.6% | 61.3% |
| #38 | Stockton UniversityPublic | Galloway, NJ | $54,628 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,135 | 88.9% | 68.5% |
| #39 | Wayne, NJ | $54,607 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,171 | 90.1% | 44.0% | |
| #40 | New Haven, CT | $53,411 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,736 | 91.5% | 49.9% |
