Graduate Certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies
Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 199 people earned their graduate certificate in liberal arts. This makes it the 36th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in liberal arts is $59,139. 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 $59,139 to a high of $59,139.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in liberal arts is $55,900. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $55,900 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $55,900.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $665.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in liberal arts. About 63.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 112 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 66 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Northwestern. Of these students, 57% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University liberal arts graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,139.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Columbia. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 59,139.
University of Denver is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from DU. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Denver liberal arts graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,139.
Western Oregon University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Western Oregon State College. Western Oregon University liberal arts graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,139.
Tufts University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Tufts. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Tufts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Saint Joseph's Maine. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at Saint Joseph's College of Maine make a median salary of 59,139.
The 9th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Memphis. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from UofM. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
The 11th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Michigan State. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at Michigan State University make a median salary of 59,139.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from UNL. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make a median salary of 59,139.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from University of Oklahoma. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus liberal arts graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,139.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from UNC Greensboro. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at University of North Carolina at Greensboro make a median salary of 59,139.
The 17th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Iowa. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at University of Iowa make a median salary of 59,139.
The 17th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from NC State. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 59,139.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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