Doctor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 students 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 | 2,044 |
| Graduate Certificate | 546 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 90 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts 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 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 61.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 55 |
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 | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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. The liberal arts program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clark Atlanta University. 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. The liberal arts program at Clark Atlanta University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at UMBC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. The liberal arts 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.
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. The liberal arts 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 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 majors at Georgetown. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Yale. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $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 from GMU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $43,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,610 per year. The liberal arts 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. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from MSU Bozeman. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. 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 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. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The liberal arts program at Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Johns Hopkins.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts. 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 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. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Emory.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The liberal arts 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 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 program at University of Louisville awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Ohio State.
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