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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Illinois

290 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Illinois

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 184
Post-Master’s Certificate 106
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 106

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a liberal arts / sciences and humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Illinois

3,040 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Illinois

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities grads earn an average of $66,970 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation.

#4

North Central College

Naperville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $25,199. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
285 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 66% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,678. In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145.

#8

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,449 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Lake Forest.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in IL

Some of the careers liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,054
Visual & Performing Arts 1,053
English Language & Literature 305
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 211
Philosophy & Religious Studies 147

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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