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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201 | Friends UniversityPrivate | Wichita, KS | $41,734 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,538 | 55.6% | 61.5% |
| #202 | New Haven, CT | $41,609 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $18,568 | 81.1% | 47.8% | |
| #203 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | Oxford, OH | $41,606 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,775 | 82.1% | 81.8% |
| #204 | Chicago, IL | $41,581 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,691 | 70.4% | 16.8% | |
| #205 | Athens, OH | $41,518 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,075 | 84.8% | 66.4% | |
| #206 | North Dartmouth, MA | $41,478 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,122 | 92.2% | 49.0% | |
| #207 | University Of MemphisPublic | Memphis, TN | $41,474 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,985 | 93.4% | 49.4% |
| #208 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | Macon, GA | $41,466 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $18,650 | 66.5% | 73.4% |
| #209 | Miami, FL | $41,299 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,112 | 58.8% | 73.9% | |
| #210 | Tahlequah, OK | $41,260 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,624 | 99.2% | 37.2% | |
| #211 | Alverno CollegePrivate | Milwaukee, WI | $41,193 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,889 | 93.1% | 50.5% |
| #212 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | Corvallis, OR | $41,182 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,219 | 78.8% | 70.6% |
| #213 | Birmingham, AL | $41,150 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,816 | 88.4% | 62.6% | |
| #214 | Belmont Abbey CollegePrivate | Belmont, NC | $41,133 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,985 | 90.4% | 46.4% |
| #215 | Dakota State UniversityPublic | Madison, SD | $41,119 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,948 | 97.9% | 49.3% |
| #216 | Vermont State UniversityPublic | Randolph, VT | $41,094 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,958 | 83.2% | 48.9% |
| #217 | Kokomo, IN | $41,091 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,299 | 84.7% | 44.8% | |
| #218 | Saint Louis, MO | $40,966 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,019 | 57.2% | 56.9% | |
| #219 | Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | Santa Paula, CA | $40,912 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,761 | 78.7% | 82.0% |
| #220 | Cortland, NY | $40,898 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,272 | 50.7% | 68.3% |
