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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #281 | Greensboro, NC | $37,786 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,314 | 46.2% | 55.3% | |
| #282 | University Park, IL | $37,766 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,982 | — | 19.6% | |
| #283 | Chapel Hill, NC | $37,709 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $3,165 | 18.7% | 92.1% | |
| #284 | Florida State UniversityPublic | Tallahassee, FL | $37,699 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $5,777 | 25.4% | 83.0% |
| #285 | Limestone UniversityPrivate | Gaffney, SC | $37,677 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,648 | 98.3% | 27.6% |
| #286 | Edmond, OK | $37,566 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $19,109 | 97.1% | 55.2% | |
| #287 | Fayetteville, NC | $37,527 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $5,742 | 79.9% | 35.2% | |
| #288 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | Jefferson City, MO | $37,489 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,052 | — | 22.1% |
| #289 | New College Of FloridaPublic | Sarasota, FL | $37,472 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,528 | 74.0% | 61.8% |
| #290 | Youngstown, OH | $37,450 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,053 | 80.3% | 52.9% | |
| #291 | Greensboro, NC | $37,419 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,479 | 89.8% | 57.9% | |
| #292 | Providence, RI | $37,266 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $18,449 | 54.3% | 54.9% | |
| #293 | Hampton UniversityPrivate | Hampton, VA | $37,179 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $29,338 | 48.3% | 55.7% |
| #294 | Johnson City, TN | $37,163 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,158 | 87.1% | 49.9% | |
| #295 | Indiana University-EastPublic | Richmond, IN | $37,141 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $5,216 | 71.2% | 45.4% |
| #296 | Little Rock, AR | $37,036 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,143 | 57.7% | 41.4% | |
| #297 | Portland, OR | $36,892 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,558 | 90.9% | 53.1% | |
| #298 | Jonesboro, AR | $36,883 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,806 | 69.7% | 55.1% | |
| #299 | Clarksville, TN | $36,831 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,559 | 96.0% | 44.5% | |
| #300 | Buffalo, NY | $36,769 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,684 | 75.9% | 36.0% |
