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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #261 | Springfield, IL | $38,711 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,473 | 84.4% | 61.4% | |
| #262 | Commerce, TX | $38,708 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,709 | 92.6% | 45.9% | |
| #263 | Normal, IL | $38,684 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,075 | 89.0% | 66.3% | |
| #264 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | Purchase, NY | $38,676 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,320 | 72.8% | 61.6% |
| #265 | Soka University Of AmericaPrivate | Aliso Viejo, CA | $38,570 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,587 | 69.5% | 86.9% |
| #266 | Seattle, WA | $38,481 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,398 | 42.5% | 83.7% | |
| #267 | Carbondale, IL | $38,449 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,928 | 90.4% | 56.3% | |
| #268 | Simpson UniversityPrivate | Redding, CA | $38,357 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $22,880 | 99.0% | 41.7% |
| #269 | Durant, OK | $38,323 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,043 | 80.3% | 33.3% | |
| #270 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $38,289 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $26,922 | 84.9% | 75.2% |
| #271 | Simpson CollegePrivate | Indianola, IA | $38,289 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,172 | 88.9% | 65.7% |
| #272 | West Liberty UniversityPublic | West Liberty, WV | $38,275 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,368 | 72.1% | 60.6% |
| #273 | Randall UniversityPrivate | Moore, OK | $38,244 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,874 | 44.8% | 20.5% |
| #274 | New Orleans, LA | $38,148 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $20,957 | 14.6% | 88.9% | |
| #275 | Salem State UniversityPublic | Salem, MA | $38,122 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,384 | 95.6% | 55.0% |
| #276 | Columbus, OH | $38,118 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,259 | 50.8% | 87.7% | |
| #277 | South Bend, IN | $38,006 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,347 | 86.0% | 35.7% | |
| #278 | Mary Baldwin UniversityPrivate | Staunton, VA | $37,993 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,996 | — | 55.7% |
| #279 | Hammond, LA | $37,847 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,806 | 94.3% | 44.8% | |
| #280 | Dearborn, MI | $37,807 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,160 | 58.6% | 56.5% |
