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2026 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Indiana

19 Colleges in the United States
18,182 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,452 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts General Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 44 schools to find the best for liberal arts general studies students.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Indiana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal arts general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies

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No school ranked higher than Indiana University Bloomington this year for liberal arts general studies. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 6,020 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $52,655 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,671 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Indiana University Bloomington

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University Of Notre Dame is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies, ranking #2. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. University Of Notre Dame awarded about 29 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $45,579. Students borrow a median of $18,800 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Notre Dame

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 78 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $79,921. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $17,917 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Purdue University Main Campus

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Ball State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Muncie. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 241 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $27,724 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,965. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Ball State University

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University Of Southern Indiana is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 1,389 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Indiana in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Southern Indiana earn a median of $34,573 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,707 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for University Of Southern Indiana

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Marian University Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Marian University Indiana landed the #6 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Marian University Indiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Marian University Indiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Marian University Indiana generally make around $49,784. Students borrow a median of $28,633 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Marian University Indiana

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #7 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. About 196 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $41,499. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earned the #8 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit institution. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global awarded about 152 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $43,637 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,844. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis came in at #9 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 24 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of Indianapolis generally make around $43,509. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for University Of Indianapolis

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University came in at #10 for liberal arts general studies this year. Vincennes University is a very large public school located in the town of Vincennes. Vincennes University graduates 3% of students within six years. Vincennes University awarded about 1,534 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of $35,239 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,079 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Vincennes University

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Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #11 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Indiana Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University generally make around $43,637. Indiana Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $25,844 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Indiana Wesleyan University

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #12 for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fort Wayne. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates 36% of students within six years. There were roughly 90 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn around $39,564 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,106 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN

Oakland City University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Oakland City, Oakland City University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 75 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Oakland City University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Oakland City University generally make around $62,655. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Oakland City University

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Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, IN

Holy Cross College came in at #14 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, Holy Cross College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. There were roughly 20 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Holy Cross College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Holy Cross College earn a median of $33,043 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,586. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Holy Cross College

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Bethel College Mishawaka ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Bethel College Mishawaka is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Mishawaka. Bethel College Mishawaka graduates 52% of students within six years. Bethel College Mishawaka awarded about 18 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Bethel College Mishawaka earn around $31,754 in the first couple years of their career. Bethel College Mishawaka graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Bethel College Mishawaka

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Grace College And Theological Seminary ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona Lake. About 69% of students finish within six years. Grace College And Theological Seminary awarded about 21 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Grace College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $42,188 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,211 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Grace College And Theological Seminary

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University came in at #17 for liberal arts general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Terre Haute. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 55 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Indiana State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Indiana State University generally make around $33,414. Indiana State University graduates carry a median of $28,750 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Indiana State University

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 7,726 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $24,356 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,026 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Indiana University Southeast placed #19 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public university. Indiana University Southeast graduates 39% of students within six years. About 86 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Southeast in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $37,440 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,948. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Indiana University Southeast

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Indiana University Kokomo placed #20 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Kokomo, Indiana University Kokomo is a moderately-sized public university. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 95 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Kokomo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Indiana University Kokomo earn around $35,482 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,236 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Indiana University Kokomo

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Indiana University South Bend landed the #21 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of South Bend, Indiana University South Bend is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 51 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University South Bend in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Indiana University South Bend earn a median of $33,716 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,319. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Indiana University South Bend

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Indiana University East ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the town of Richmond, Indiana University East is a moderately-sized public institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 59 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University East in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $39,936 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,072. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Indiana University East

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Purdue University Northwest placed #23 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a large public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Purdue University Northwest awarded about 33 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Purdue University Northwest generally make around $33,295. Typical student debt for the program is $29,517. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Purdue University Northwest

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Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies placed #24 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies graduates 26% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies earn around $29,654 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $38,348. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies

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Indiana University Northwest landed the #25 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Gary, Indiana University Northwest is a moderately-sized public university. About 37% of students finish within six years. Indiana University Northwest awarded about 118 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Indiana University Northwest earn around $37,035 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Indiana University Northwest

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.

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