Doctoral Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

81 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

81 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 81 colleges

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.4%
Annual cost
$80,211/yr
Grad earnings
$99,980
SAT avg
1,510
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.4%
Annual cost
$80,211/yr
Grad earnings
$99,980
SAT avg
1,510
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.6%
Annual cost
$81,300/yr
Grad earnings
$87,555
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.6%
Annual cost
$81,300/yr
Grad earnings
$87,555
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
View college details
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.6%
Annual cost
$81,300/yr
Grad earnings
$87,555
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 15 Fee $70
View college details
New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in USA?
81 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in USA?
University of Notre Dame leads with median graduate earnings of $99,980 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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