Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in California
149 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
A Liberal Arts General Studies major is the 112th most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in California
Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 117 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 17 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 17 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 15 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 15 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 15 |
Gender Distribution
In California, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 2.0%
- Black or African American: 5.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
- White: 48.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
- Other Races: 21.5%

Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in California

Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in California

Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Programs in CA
There are 17 colleges in California that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
40% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,100 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 5.24 years.
The full-time teacher rate is 17%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.
Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.
The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,243. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.
Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.
25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 41% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,700 after graduation.
It takes the average student 5.14 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. A typical student attending SFSU will pay a net price of $15,033. 50% of the teachers are full time.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,900 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,267.
The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Stanford. This private school has an average net price of $12,265. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.
Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in CA
Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
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