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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #361 | Winston-Salem, NC | $32,477 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,012 | 68.5% | 48.5% | |
| #362 | Bluefield, WV | $32,391 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,971 | 87.2% | 34.6% | |
| #363 | Arlington Baptist UniversityPrivate | Arlington, TX | $32,360 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $24,353 | — | 4.5% |
| #364 | Lander UniversityPublic | Greenwood, SC | $32,218 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,868 | 67.9% | 48.8% |
| #365 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | Tigerville, SC | $32,123 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $18,890 | 62.8% | 54.9% |
| #366 | Baton Rouge, LA | $32,029 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,035 | 74.0% | 71.0% | |
| #367 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | Cambridge, MA | $31,898 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $26,173 | 94.4% | 61.7% |
| #368 | Brescia UniversityPrivate | Owensboro, KY | $31,871 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,897 | 34.6% | 46.0% |
| #369 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | Siloam Springs, AR | $31,839 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,732 | 67.6% | 66.8% |
| #370 | Livingstone CollegePrivate | Salisbury, NC | $31,814 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,621 | 74.1% | 27.1% |
| #371 | Pine Bluff, AR | $31,351 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,558 | 57.5% | 39.7% | |
| #372 | Williams Baptist UniversityPrivate | Walnut Ridge, AR | $31,309 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,498 | 58.9% | 35.9% |
| #373 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | Daytona Beach, FL | $31,273 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,728 | 99.9% | 27.8% |
| #374 | Spring Arbor UniversityPrivate | Spring Arbor, MI | $31,133 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,569 | 37.3% | 59.9% |
| #375 | Columbia, SC | $30,957 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,430 | 97.6% | 65.5% | |
| #376 | Magnolia, AR | $30,901 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,823 | 66.6% | 46.5% | |
| #377 | Florence, SC | $30,887 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,670 | 82.2% | 42.7% | |
| #378 | Benedict CollegePrivate | Columbia, SC | $30,725 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,807 | 67.3% | 21.1% |
| #379 | Oakwood UniversityPrivate | Huntsville, AL | $30,724 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $21,428 | 50.5% | 48.9% |
| #380 | Rexburg, ID | $30,109 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $3,102 | 97.0% | 55.1% |
