Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 229 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools.
No school ranked higher than University Of Iowa this year for liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 202 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $40,791 early in their careers. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,269 in student loans.
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University Of Mary came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Mary graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $65,565 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,983 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Dakota is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 97 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from University Of North Dakota earn around $42,948 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,901 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Kansas one of the top schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 244 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from University Of Kansas earn around $42,527 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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University Of Missouri Kansas City is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, ranking #5. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 112 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from University Of Missouri Kansas City generally make around $39,992. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Mount Mercy University placed #6 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Mount Mercy University awarded about 13 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Mount Mercy University earn a median of $50,431 early in their careers. Mount Mercy University graduates carry a median of $27,709 in student loans.
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Pittsburg State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 1,370 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Pittsburg State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $36,597. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans.
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Johnson County Community College earned the #8 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. Johnson County Community College awarded about 1,272 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Johnson County Community College generally make around $29,855. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $9,700 in student loans.
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Bismarck State College landed the #9 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bismarck. About 256 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Bismarck State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $33,358 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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St Catherine University landed the #10 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, St Catherine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 10 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at St Catherine University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $60,427 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,883.
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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 770 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $31,453 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree.
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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $42,939 early in their careers. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $23,585 in student loans.
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Bemidji State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 78 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Bemidji State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Bemidji State University generally make around $48,984. Typical student debt for the program is $25,819.
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Winona State University placed #14 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. About 56% of students finish within six years. Winona State University awarded about 33 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $46,673 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,062.
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Northwestern College Minnesota landed the #15 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $44,857. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,505 in student loans.
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Hutchinson Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Hutchinson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hutchinson. About 477 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Hutchinson Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $26,151 in their early career. Hutchinson Community College graduates carry a median of $8,750 in student loans.
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College Of Saint Mary came in at #17 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. College Of Saint Mary awarded about 10 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from College Of Saint Mary generally make around $66,015. College Of Saint Mary graduates carry a median of $25,539 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #18 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 338 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $40,892 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,310.
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Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public school located in the city of Omaha. About 553 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area generally make around $33,011. Typical student debt for the program is $10,214.
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Century College placed #20 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. There were roughly 383 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $38,376 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,264 to complete this degree.
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Saint Cloud State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. Saint Cloud State University awarded about 94 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Saint Cloud State University earn around $51,625 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000.
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Central Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 151 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Central Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $26,198 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,313 to complete this degree.
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Valley City State University landed the #23 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 96 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Valley City State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Valley City State University earn around $48,241 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,074.
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Saint Louis Community College came in at #24 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public university. About 1,181 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College generally make around $25,841. Saint Louis Community College graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans.
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Minnesota State University Mankato earned the #25 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 86 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $27,187 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong liberal arts / sciences & humanities education:
This ranking is produced 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 · 229 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
