Doctor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors
In 2020-2021, 90 doctor's degrees were awarded to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors. This earns it the #29 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 2,044 |
Graduate Certificate | 546 |
Doctor’s Degree | 90 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. About 61.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 35 |
Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 17 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 48 |
International Students | 7 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Texas at Dallas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from UT Dallas. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clark Atlanta University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,614 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from CAU. Of these students, 55% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at University of Maryland - Baltimore County awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Southern Methodist University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Southern Methodist University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pacifica Graduate Institute is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Pacifica Graduate Institute awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Georgetown. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Yale University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
George Mason University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from GMU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Salve Regina University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,610 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Salve Regina University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montana State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at MSU Bozeman. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from WUSTL. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from IDSVA.
Johns Hopkins University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from Johns Hopkins.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from NMSU Main Campus. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Emory University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Emory University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at University of Louisville awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Liberal Arts General Studies | 90 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,356 |
Visual & Performing Arts | 1,669 |
English Language & Literature | 1,092 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,000 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies | 629 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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