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Best Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Schools in California
Top Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 36
Avg major earnings: $48,918
Top Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $55,078 |
| 2 | San Diego State University #123 national | $48,538 |
| 3 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $46,751 |
| 4 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $53,198 |
| 5 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona #151 national | $43,398 |
| 6 | Thomas Aquinas College #213 national | $40,912 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's College of California #313 national | $53,489 |
| 8 | Azusa Pacific University #324 national | $50,055 |
| 9 | University of La Verne #326 national | $47,665 |
| 10 | California Lutheran University #333 national | $50,096 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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