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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #121 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | Des Moines, IA | $45,838 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $19,216 | 98.4% | 55.8% |
| #122 | Murfreesboro, TN | $45,804 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,371 | 68.0% | 54.0% | |
| #123 | Dahlonega, GA | $45,787 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,958 | 72.2% | 36.9% | |
| #124 | East Lansing, MI | $45,735 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $8,119 | 83.9% | 82.2% | |
| #125 | Pepperdine UniversityPrivate | Malibu, CA | $45,696 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $36,463 | 49.9% | 84.7% |
| #126 | Chico, CA | $45,654 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,045 | 93.7% | 63.6% | |
| #127 | Longwood UniversityPublic | Farmville, VA | $45,651 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,546 | 84.8% | 61.6% |
| #128 | Canyon, TX | $45,509 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,085 | 97.4% | 47.3% | |
| #129 | Highland Heights, KY | $45,457 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $1,813 | 96.0% | 48.3% | |
| #130 | Riverside, CA | $45,432 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $23,788 | 73.6% | 59.5% | |
| #131 | Houston, TX | $45,403 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $19,738 | 93.3% | 19.9% | |
| #132 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | Fort Worth, TX | $45,338 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,531 | 42.6% | 85.6% |
| #133 | Omaha, NE | $45,327 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,908 | 86.9% | 47.5% | |
| #134 | Bellingham, WA | $45,209 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,416 | 91.3% | 65.5% | |
| #135 | Evansville, IN | $45,153 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,102 | 94.7% | 51.9% | |
| #136 | Brookings, SD | $45,130 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,517 | 98.7% | 59.6% | |
| #137 | Tampa, FL | $45,069 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,785 | 41.0% | 74.6% | |
| #138 | Pullman, WA | $44,998 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,147 | 85.4% | 61.6% | |
| #139 | San Antonio, TX | $44,934 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,802 | 88.5% | 51.2% | |
| #140 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | Scranton, PA | $44,908 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,968 | 84.4% | 80.8% |
