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2026 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Kentucky

24 Colleges in the United States
6,067 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$34,457 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 40 schools to find the best for liberal arts general studies students.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Kentucky

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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University Of The Cumberlands tops our 2026 ranking of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of The Cumberlands graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 278 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of The Cumberlands earn around $50,547 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for University Of The Cumberlands

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Bellarmine University awarded about 22 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Bellarmine University earn a median of $46,024 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,766 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Bellarmine University

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Thomas More College
Crestview Hills, KY

Thomas More College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Crestview Hills. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 26 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Thomas More College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Thomas More College earn a median of $62,607 early in their careers. Thomas More College graduates carry a median of $29,358 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Thomas More College

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Jefferson Community And Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Jefferson Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Louisville. Jefferson Community And Technical College awarded about 718 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $36,623 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,730 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Jefferson Community And Technical College

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at University Of Kentucky, which ranked #5. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 73 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $33,700 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,690 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from University Of Kentucky

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University came in at #6 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Northern Kentucky University awarded about 96 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $36,072 in their early career. Northern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,813 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Northern Kentucky University

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #7 for liberal arts general studies this year. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 17 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn around $74,388 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Bluegrass Community And Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of Lexington. Bluegrass Community And Technical College awarded about 819 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Bluegrass Community And Technical College earn a median of $30,467 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Bluegrass Community And Technical College

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Lindsey Wilson College placed #9 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lindsey Wilson College graduates 44% of students within six years. Lindsey Wilson College awarded about 13 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $37,808 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,119. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Lindsey Wilson College

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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Campbellsville University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Campbellsville University earn around $43,474 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,956 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Campbellsville University

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Owensboro Community And Technical College placed #11 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Owensboro Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Owensboro. There were roughly 400 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Owensboro Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Owensboro Community And Technical College generally make around $26,002. Owensboro Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,386 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Owensboro Community And Technical College

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University Of Louisville placed #12 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 52 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Louisville earn around $22,239 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,001 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for University Of Louisville

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West Kentucky Community And Technical College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Paducah, West Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 208 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at West Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from West Kentucky Community And Technical College generally make around $26,590. Typical student debt for the program is $9,531. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for West Kentucky Community And Technical College

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Murray State University came in at #14 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 123 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Murray State University earn around $34,304 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,162. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Murray State University

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Elizabethtown Community And Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 477 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Elizabethtown Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $28,792 in their early career. Elizabethtown Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

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Gateway Community And Technical College came in at #16 for liberal arts general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Florence. There were roughly 295 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Gateway Community And Technical College earn a median of $36,311 early in their careers. Gateway Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,400 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Gateway Community And Technical College

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Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College landed the #17 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 295 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College generally make around $27,263. Typical student debt for the program is $10,949. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College

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Union College Kentucky
Barbourville, KY

Union College Kentucky placed #18 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Barbourville, Union College Kentucky is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Union College Kentucky in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Union College Kentucky earn a median of $54,587 early in their careers. Union College Kentucky graduates carry a median of $27,852 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Union College Kentucky

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Eastern Kentucky University came in at #19 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 184 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Eastern Kentucky University earn around $31,231 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,813 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Eastern Kentucky University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University earned the #20 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 187 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $35,746. Students borrow a median of $22,446 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Western Kentucky University

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Kentucky State University landed the #21 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Frankfort. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Kentucky State University awarded about 32 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Kentucky State University earn a median of $28,497 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,774. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Kentucky State University

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Hopkinsville Community College came in at #22 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the town of Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 216 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Hopkinsville Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Hopkinsville Community College earn around $27,978 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Hopkinsville Community College

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Ashland Community And Technical College came in at #23 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Ashland, Ashland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 123 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ashland Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Ashland Community And Technical College generally make around $27,263. Typical student debt for the program is $13,399. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Ashland Community And Technical College

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Madisonville Community College placed #24 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Madisonville Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Madisonville. Madisonville Community College awarded about 189 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Madisonville Community College earn a median of $24,019 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,218 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Madisonville Community College

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Morehead State University came in at #25 for liberal arts general studies this year. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Morehead. Morehead State University graduates 52% of students within six years. About 158 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Morehead State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Morehead State University earn around $27,564 in the first couple years of their career. Morehead State University graduates carry a median of $25,739 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Morehead State University

Rest of the Top 31 Liberal Arts General Studies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong liberal arts general studies education:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 40 schools evaluated.

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