Best Colleges for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs provide students with broad intellectual foundations across multiple disciplines, developing critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills valued by employers. With 462 schools offering these programs nationwide, graduates earn an average of $32,107 annually, though earnings vary significantly based on career path and additional qualifications.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize schools with strong writing centers, diverse course offerings across humanities and social sciences, and opportunities for internships or research projects. Look for programs that emphasize interdisciplinary learning and provide clear pathways to graduate school or professional development. Faculty accessibility, class sizes, and career services support are equally important factors that can significantly impact your educational experience and post-graduation success.

Schools Ranked

$49,909

Avg. Program Earnings

62.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$62,012	94.3%	private-nonprofit
2	Bentley University Waltham, Massachusetts	$60,146	88.2%	private-nonprofit
3	DePaul University Chicago, Illinois	$59,756	70.0%	private-nonprofit
4	Cameron University Lawton, Oklahoma	$58,673	21.5%	public
5	North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina	$55,964	84.6%	public
6	Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, Minnesota	$54,713	38.4%	public
7	St. Francis College Brooklyn, New York	$52,107	52.3%	private-nonprofit
8	Duquesne University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$52,107	75.5%	private-nonprofit
9	Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$50,022	79.8%	private-nonprofit
10	American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia	$49,937	53.2%	private-forprofit
11	Excelsior University Albany, New York	$49,660		private-nonprofit
12	Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire	$47,846	44.9%	private-nonprofit
13	Roosevelt University Chicago, Illinois	$47,327	41.0%	private-nonprofit
14	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$47,260	48.1%	private-nonprofit
15	Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee	$47,260	71.7%	private-nonprofit
16	Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, Arizona	$45,852	67.8%	public
17	Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, Pennsylvania	$45,852	86.0%	private-nonprofit
18	Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, Arizona	$45,852		public
19	Pepperdine University Malibu, California	$45,696	84.7%	private-nonprofit
20	University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio	$45,696	81.5%	private-nonprofit
21	Baker College Owosso, Michigan	$45,529	31.3%	private-nonprofit
22	Providence College Providence, Rhode Island	$45,383	87.9%	private-nonprofit
23	Purdue University Global West Lafayette, Indiana	$45,277	47.6%	public
24	Montana State University Billings Billings, Montana	$43,993	28.2%	public
25	William Jewell College Liberty, Missouri	$43,798	61.6%	private-nonprofit