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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #341 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | Bemidji, MN | $33,993 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,918 | 70.7% | 53.4% |
| #342 | Bowling Green, KY | $33,939 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,075 | 97.0% | 53.7% | |
| #343 | Merrimack, NH | $33,863 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $25,830 | — | 61.5% | |
| #344 | Cincinnati, OH | $33,745 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,108 | 87.7% | 71.5% | |
| #345 | University Of KentuckyPublic | Lexington, KY | $33,700 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,267 | 92.4% | 69.9% |
| #346 | Richmond, KY | $33,573 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,107 | 78.1% | 49.7% | |
| #347 | Missoula, MT | $33,519 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,521 | 95.6% | 45.4% | |
| #348 | Kapolei, HI | $33,459 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,030 | 95.6% | 46.8% | |
| #349 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | Terre Haute, IN | $33,414 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,702 | 91.5% | 41.1% |
| #350 | Graceland University-LamoniPrivate | Lamoni, IA | $33,397 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,414 | 83.2% | 38.3% |
| #351 | Indiana, PA | $33,174 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,696 | 91.2% | 52.4% | |
| #352 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | Hackettstown, NJ | $32,988 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,735 | 96.7% | 56.6% |
| #353 | Hammond, IN | $32,940 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,256 | 70.6% | 44.0% | |
| #354 | Minot State UniversityPublic | Minot, ND | $32,925 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,840 | 72.2% | 47.8% |
| #355 | Columbus, MS | $32,750 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,376 | 100.0% | 37.8% | |
| #356 | Fort Smith, AR | $32,717 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,450 | 81.5% | 37.0% | |
| #357 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | Troy, NY | $32,673 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,692 | 76.2% | 65.7% |
| #358 | Molloy CollegePrivate | Rockville Centre, NY | $32,569 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $20,330 | 75.6% | 71.8% |
| #359 | University Of ToledoPublic | Toledo, OH | $32,569 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,763 | 94.8% | 55.6% |
| #360 | Akron, OH | $32,569 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,469 | 70.9% | 48.2% |
