Liberal Arts programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $18,154 to $100,387 ten years after enrollment. Across 324 programs, this substantial variation in program outcomes demonstrates why institutional selection significantly impacts long-term financial trajectories, with graduates earning about the same as national averages at $42,727 median earnings.
Leading the list is Georgetown University, achieving the highest program earnings at $100,387—more than double the national average for Liberal Arts graduates. Bentley University follows at $87,110, while Depaul University rounds out the top tier at $71,435, demonstrating how elite Liberal Arts programs translate interdisciplinary education into strong career outcomes across diverse industries.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #181 | Montclair, NJ | $43,121 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,482 | 87.4% | 64.3% | |
| #182 | Kearney, NE | $43,055 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,187 | 85.8% | 59.8% | |
| #183 | New Albany, IN | $43,037 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,253 | 83.1% | 33.4% | |
| #184 | Utah State UniversityPublic | Logan, UT | $42,982 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,601 | 93.6% | 57.3% |
| #185 | Fairmont, WV | $42,940 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,019 | 99.2% | 48.3% | |
| #186 | Stephenville, TX | $42,890 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,477 | 94.2% | 51.2% | |
| #187 | West Chester, PA | $42,803 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,800 | 79.2% | 69.8% | |
| #188 | Warrensburg, MO | $42,749 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,862 | 68.6% | 49.4% | |
| #189 | East Central UniversityPublic | Ada, OK | $42,682 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,438 | 65.5% | 32.7% |
| #190 | Macomb, IL | $42,666 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,968 | 75.0% | 44.8% | |
| #191 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | Wichita, KS | $42,648 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,914 | 94.9% | 51.4% |
| #192 | Macon, GA | $42,597 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,194 | 99.8% | 25.6% | |
| #193 | Regis UniversityPrivate | Denver, CO | $42,423 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $18,252 | 87.3% | 61.1% |
| #194 | Baker CollegePrivate | Owosso, MI | $42,418 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,061 | 87.5% | 31.3% |
| #195 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $42,304 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $28,140 | 72.7% | 64.3% |
| #196 | Ball State UniversityPublic | Muncie, IN | $42,167 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,233 | 71.6% | 63.3% |
| #197 | Amherst, MA | $42,130 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,103 | 57.8% | 83.2% | |
| #198 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | Morrow, GA | $41,898 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,685 | 70.6% | 35.4% |
| #199 | Augusta, ME | $41,897 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,744 | — | 23.3% | |
| #200 | The New SchoolPrivate | New York, NY | $41,766 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $48,206 | 62.5% | 71.2% |
