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Liberal Arts in California

Liberal Arts Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 110,414 students earned their Liberal Arts degrees in CA.

A Liberal Arts major is the 123rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in California

Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.8%
  • White: 24.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in California

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in California

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,757.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
856 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. An average student at Stanford will pay a net price of $10,851. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $5,385. 92% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. This private school has an average net price of $30,426.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,837 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. An average student at DUofC will pay a net price of $48,859.

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Liberal Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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