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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Brooklyn, NY | $52,543 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,876 | 72.0% | 68.8% | |
| #42 | Plattsburgh, NY | $52,108 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,400 | 78.4% | 58.5% | |
| #43 | Westfield, MA | $51,730 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,751 | 81.4% | 54.4% | |
| #44 | Lowell, MA | $51,492 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,943 | 83.0% | 64.8% | |
| #45 | Montclair, NJ | $51,469 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,880 | 87.9% | 64.7% | |
| #46 | North Dartmouth, MA | $51,406 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,976 | 90.6% | 52.1% | |
| #47 | Suny Old WestburyPublic | Old Westbury, NY | $51,363 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,645 | 83.6% | 44.6% |
| #48 | Framingham, MA | $50,600 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,934 | 83.6% | 47.8% | |
| #49 | Temple UniversityPublic | Philadelphia, PA | $50,536 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $22,694 | 80.4% | 75.0% |
| #50 | Augusta, ME | $49,821 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,421 | — | 27.0% | |
| #51 | Staten Island, NY | $49,129 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $3,903 | 92.3% | 33.9% | |
| #52 | Portland, ME | $48,909 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,999 | 79.2% | 40.4% | |
| #53 | Willimantic, CT | $48,418 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,654 | 83.0% | 57.5% | |
| #54 | Sarah Lawrence CollegePrivate | Bronxville, NY | $48,225 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $29,876 | 61.7% | 71.3% |
| #55 | Eastern Nazarene CollegePrivate | Quincy, MA | $48,044 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $21,523 | — | 39.3% |
| #56 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | Purchase, NY | $47,922 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,835 | 74.1% | 62.8% |
| #57 | Buffalo, NY | $46,705 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,405 | 73.0% | 33.3% | |
| #58 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | Dobbs Ferry, NY | $46,408 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,974 | 85.8% | 45.7% |
| #59 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | Ithaca, NY | $46,072 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,776 | 8.8% | 95.4% |
| #60 | Bloomsburg, PA | $46,030 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,374 | 93.1% | 54.5% |
