Doctor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies
Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 94 people earned their doctor's degree in liberal arts. This makes it the 123rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,693 |
| Graduate Certificate | 199 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in liberal arts is $64,534. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,534 to a high of $64,534.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for liberal arts majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in liberal arts. About 60.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 57 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 59 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in liberal arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for liberal arts students seekinga doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from UT Dallas. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 64,534.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clark Atlanta University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from CAU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that CAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for liberal arts 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 $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from UMBC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University of Maryland - Baltimore County liberal arts graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from SMU. Of these students, 54% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
The 5th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pacifica Graduate Institute. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Pacifica Graduate Institute liberal arts graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
The 6th most popular school in the country for liberal arts 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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Georgetown. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
Salve Regina University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Salve Regina. Data shows that Salve Regina graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
George Mason University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from GMU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at George Mason University make a median salary of 64,534.
Montana State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from MSU Bozeman. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Montana State University make a median salary of 64,534.
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. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from IDSVA. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IDSVA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
The 13th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Johns Hopkins. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 64,534.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from UofL. University of Louisville liberal arts graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Tulane. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Ohio State. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
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