Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degrees
There are 2,050 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 540,324 people earned theirLiberal Arts & Humanities majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts & Humanities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 114,608 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 363,119 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,260 |
| Master’s Degree | 24,160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 141 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $37,934 |
| 5 years | $44,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 136,272 |
| Women | 226,847 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165,824 | 45.7% |
| Asian | 19,179 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100,113 | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 39,828 | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,407 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,057 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 16,143 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 11,132 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 7,436 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Liberal Arts & Humanities students seeking a associate degree is Santa Monica College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 7,726 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,485 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 6,449 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 6,079 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 6,020 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,437 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,426 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,098 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,583 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4,283 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 4,030 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3,366 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,358 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,885 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2,813 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2,782 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 2,735 associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 540,324 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | — |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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