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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 — updated for 2026 admissions.

81 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 25–48 of 81 colleges

Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 17.1%
Annual cost
$85,172/yr
Grad earnings
$73,897
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 17.1%
Annual cost
$85,172/yr
Grad earnings
$73,897
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 17.1%
Annual cost
$85,172/yr
Grad earnings
$73,897
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 15
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Yeshiva University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 63.8%
Annual cost
$69,117/yr
Grad earnings
$71,353
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 2 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 19.7%
Annual cost
$82,134/yr
Grad earnings
$64,027
SAT avg
1,480
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 20
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Baker University
Baldwin City, Kansas
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.1%
Annual cost
$48,117/yr
Grad earnings
$63,855
SAT avg
950
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Baker University
Baldwin City, Kansas
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.1%
Annual cost
$48,117/yr
Grad earnings
$63,855
SAT avg
950
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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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?
Wesleyan University leads with median graduate earnings of $73,897 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Baker University, Baker University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
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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