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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | William Jewell CollegePrivate | Liberty, MO | $59,142 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,227 | 34.3% | 61.6% |
| #22 | Cameron UniversityPublic | Lawton, OK | $58,673 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,933 | — | 21.5% |
| #23 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | Cincinnati, OH | $58,310 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $28,499 | 87.7% | 70.5% |
| #24 | Tempe, AZ | $57,628 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,909 | 90.2% | 67.8% | |
| #25 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | South Orange, NJ | $57,533 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,681 | 78.9% | 71.5% |
| #26 | Oshkosh, WI | $57,441 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,232 | 86.7% | 57.9% | |
| #27 | University Center, MI | $56,972 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,545 | 72.9% | 53.8% | |
| #28 | Grand Forks, ND | $56,660 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,914 | 77.1% | 63.3% | |
| #29 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | Villanova, PA | $56,373 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,914 | 25.1% | 92.4% |
| #30 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | Provo, UT | $56,030 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,531 | 69.2% | 82.2% |
| #31 | Raleigh, NC | $55,964 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,200 | 39.9% | 84.6% | |
| #32 | Oklahoma City UniversityPrivate | Oklahoma City, OK | $55,879 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,408 | 70.4% | 64.2% |
| #33 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | Los Angeles, CA | $55,485 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $30,208 | 40.3% | 79.8% |
| #34 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $55,317 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $23,374 | 76.0% | 73.3% |
| #35 | San Luis Obispo, CA | $55,078 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,476 | 29.8% | 85.2% | |
| #36 | University Of DaytonPrivate | Dayton, OH | $54,474 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $25,086 | 61.7% | 81.5% |
| #37 | New York UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $54,415 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,816 | 9.4% | 88.5% |
| #38 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | Bridgeport, CT | $53,660 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $21,943 | 64.3% | 48.1% |
| #39 | Moraga, CA | $53,489 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,981 | 88.6% | 69.0% | |
| #40 | Riverside, CA | $53,198 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,240 | 63.3% | 76.6% |
