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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | Dobbs Ferry, NY | $46,408 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,974 | 85.8% | 45.7% |
| #62 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | Ithaca, NY | $46,072 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,776 | 8.8% | 95.4% |
| #63 | Bloomsburg, PA | $46,030 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,374 | 93.1% | 54.5% | |
| #64 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | Cambridge, MA | $45,293 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $24,799 | 96.9% | 58.0% |
| #65 | University Of MainePublic | Orono, ME | $45,094 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,642 | 96.6% | 54.9% |
| #66 | Cortland, NY | $44,687 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,550 | 59.8% | 68.0% | |
| #67 | California, PA | $44,180 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,944 | 94.3% | 51.9% | |
| #68 | Geneva, NY | $42,682 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,650 | 64.0% | 77.3% | |
| #69 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | Hackettstown, NJ | $42,424 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,329 | 83.1% | 56.0% |
| #70 | Roberts Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | Rochester, NY | $40,527 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $22,922 | 70.6% | 66.7% |
| #71 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | Dallas, PA | $38,289 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $36,759 | 70.9% | 71.7% |
| #72 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | Longmeadow, MA | $37,411 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,948 | 85.2% | 43.9% |
| #73 | New York, NY | $34,704 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,073 | 57.1% | 55.8% | |
| #74 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | Scranton, PA | $32,029 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $23,896 | 81.2% | 79.8% |
| #75 | Pittsburgh, PA | $31,305 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,709 | 58.1% | 85.5% | |
| #76 | Mitchell CollegePrivate | New London, CT | $31,133 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $26,485 | 94.7% | 42.2% |
| #77 | West Chester, PA | $30,771 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,018 | 78.4% | 70.5% | |
| #78 | Salem State UniversityPublic | Salem, MA | $28,236 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,516 | 95.9% | 49.8% |
| #79 | Daemen UniversityPrivate | Amherst, NY | $28,236 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,773 | 68.3% | 58.9% |
| #80 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | Erie, PA | $27,439 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $22,626 | 81.0% | 60.2% |
