Liberal Arts & Humanities at Marshall University
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, you may want to check out the program at Marshall University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at Marshall University
Online coursework is an option at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Marshall University
Use these rankings to compare Marshall University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #214 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #300 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #688 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1240 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Marshall University
Graduates of Marshall University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,418 |
| 2 years | $25,039 |
| 3 years | $28,019 |
| 4 years | $36,014 |
| 5 years | $37,919 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Marshall University take home a median $36,014, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Marshall University is $29,248.
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Marshall University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.