Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities is offered at 2,050 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 540,324 degrees were awarded toLiberal 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 | 363,119 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 38,260 |
| Master’s Degree | 24,160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 141 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. About 64.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,680 |
| Women | 24,580 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,777 | 51.7% |
| Asian | 1,528 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,063 | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 5,748 | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 283 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,640 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1,347 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 792 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Monica College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,726 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 6,485 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,449 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,079 people received their bachelor's 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.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,020 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,437 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 5,426 bachelor's 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.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5,098 bachelor's 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.
Utah Valley University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 4,583 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4,283 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4,030 bachelor's 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.
Broward College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3,366 bachelor's 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,358 people received their bachelor's 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.
Moorpark College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,885 people received their bachelor's 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.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,813 people received their bachelor's 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.
Palm Beach State College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2,802 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 2,782 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,735 people received their bachelor's 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.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Focus Areas
| 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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