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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #221 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | Grand Junction, CO | $40,844 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,547 | 81.4% | 41.5% |
| #222 | Boca Raton, FL | $40,799 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $3,120 | 73.4% | 64.3% | |
| #223 | Cape Girardeau, MO | $40,773 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,453 | 78.5% | 55.7% | |
| #224 | Murray State UniversityPublic | Murray, KY | $40,665 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $5,594 | 86.2% | 59.5% |
| #225 | New York, NY | $40,637 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,290 | 57.2% | 55.5% | |
| #226 | Brooklyn, NY | $40,634 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,649 | 71.4% | 64.2% | |
| #227 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | Greenville, NC | $40,587 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,128 | 90.1% | 62.1% |
| #228 | Rochester, NY | $40,551 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $24,475 | 71.4% | 70.8% | |
| #229 | Barry UniversityPrivate | Miami, FL | $40,411 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $20,514 | 59.1% | 36.6% |
| #230 | New Brunswick, NJ | $40,401 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,885 | 65.3% | 85.0% | |
| #231 | Statesboro, GA | $40,388 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,139 | 89.6% | 52.0% | |
| #232 | Pittsburgh, PA | $40,386 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,007 | 49.7% | 84.3% | |
| #233 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $40,385 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,181 | 85.8% | 59.0% |
| #234 | Brooklyn, NY | $40,342 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,741 | 83.4% | 22.3% | |
| #235 | Cookeville, TN | $40,320 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,641 | 83.2% | 54.2% | |
| #236 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | Longmeadow, MA | $40,309 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,194 | 73.5% | 56.9% |
| #237 | Washington CollegePrivate | Chestertown, MD | $40,188 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,498 | 65.5% | 74.1% |
| #238 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | Anderson, IN | $40,022 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $19,260 | 53.4% | 49.4% |
| #239 | Eau Claire, WI | $40,005 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,565 | 76.1% | 67.6% | |
| #240 | Alva, OK | $39,976 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,050 | 66.4% | 35.4% |
