2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	The Catholic University of America	86151	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $86,151 4.2% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
2	University of Scranton	80035	81.2	1,160 – 1,280	32100	62921	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference University of Scranton Scranton, PA A Catholic school, the University of Scranton’s motto is “Religio Mores Cultura,” which translates to “Religion Morals Culture.” 96% receive institutional grants from the university, averaging $33,295 each. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% stay on after their first year and 76% graduate in four years. Average Faculty Salary $80,035 3.5% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $32,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,921
3	Drew University	78377	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28193	47562	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more Average Faculty Salary $78,377 1.8% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,193 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
4	Wilkes University	74323	91.46	1,030 – 1,280	28508	54128	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Based in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $74,323 3.1% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,128
5	Juniata College	71218	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Average Faculty Salary $71,218 4.3% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
6	Goucher College	69766	77.7	1,120 – 1,340	28749	40563	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Goucher College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Goucher College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending Goucher College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,766 3.1% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,563
7	Elizabethtown College	69019	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27019	54833	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 68 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,019 1.3% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
8	Moravian University	66322	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	30720	53471	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,322 1.2% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
9	Lycoming College	61246	74.07	1,080 – 1,300	20733	43713	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist church. 100% of attending students receive grant aid, $40,733 on average. Lycoming College has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 76% first year retention rate, and 54% 4-year graduation rate. Average Faculty Salary $61,246 3.5% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,713
10	Keystone College	56314	84.8	900 – 1,170	21461	36653	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference Keystone College La Plume, PA Found in La Plume, Keystone College’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,314 1.1% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,653

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$86,151 4.2%

82.8%

1,100 – 1,310

$35,008

$63,217

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$80,035 3.5%

81.2%

1,160 – 1,280

$32,100

$62,921

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$78,377 1.8%

67.8%

1,110 – 1,350

$28,193

$47,562

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$74,323 3.1%

91.5%

1,030 – 1,280

$28,508

$54,128

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$71,218 4.3%

78.9%

1,080 – 1,310

$28,925

$48,571

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$69,766 3.1%

77.7%

1,120 – 1,340

$28,749

$40,563

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$69,019 1.3%

77.9%

1,110 – 1,320

$27,019

$54,833

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$66,322 1.2%

54.2%

1,080 – 1,290

$30,720

$53,471

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$61,246 3.5%

74.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$20,733

$43,713

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Landmark Conference

$56,314 1.1%

84.8%

900 – 1,170

$21,461

$36,653

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$86,151
4.2%

$80,035
3.5%

$78,377
1.8%

$74,323
3.1%

$71,218
4.3%

$69,766
3.1%

$69,019
1.3%

$66,322
1.2%

$61,246
3.5%

$56,314
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