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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #241 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | Mishawaka, IN | $39,960 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,050 | 98.7% | 57.2% |
| #242 | Adams State UniversityPublic | Alamosa, CO | $39,802 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,130 | — | 31.6% |
| #243 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | Normal, AL | $39,750 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,776 | 66.2% | 28.7% |
| #244 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | Baltimore, MD | $39,699 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,666 | 83.0% | 41.6% |
| #245 | Marion, IN | $39,636 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $18,803 | 82.2% | 66.3% | |
| #246 | La Grande, OR | $39,631 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,069 | 98.8% | 36.6% | |
| #247 | Conway, SC | $39,621 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,222 | 80.2% | 50.8% | |
| #248 | Concordia University-IrvinePrivate | Irvine, CA | $39,600 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $23,532 | 59.9% | 62.5% |
| #249 | Fort Wayne, IN | $39,584 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,813 | 85.7% | 32.5% | |
| #250 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,472 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $2,855 | 91.9% | 52.6% | |
| #251 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $39,447 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $30,504 | 99.3% | 63.5% |
| #252 | Gary, IN | $39,427 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $2,164 | 76.7% | 36.9% | |
| #253 | Jacksonville, AL | $39,414 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,268 | 76.2% | 51.1% | |
| #254 | Concordia University TexasPrivate | Austin, TX | $39,370 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,380 | 91.1% | 40.5% |
| #255 | University Park, PA | $39,159 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $18,032 | 80.3% | 85.7% | |
| #256 | Albuquerque, NM | $39,130 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,908 | 95.5% | 52.5% | |
| #257 | Pueblo, CO | $39,070 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,687 | 99.8% | 38.0% | |
| #258 | Institute, WV | $39,069 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,962 | 96.4% | 33.5% | |
| #259 | California, PA | $38,814 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,651 | 93.7% | 51.0% | |
| #260 | Spartanburg, SC | $38,742 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,021 | 69.6% | 42.4% |
