Liberal Arts General Studies Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies is offered at 2,050 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.5% of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 540,324 students earned theirLiberal Arts General Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts General Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 114,608 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363,119 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,260 |
| Master’s Degree | 24,160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 141 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $37,934 |
| 5 years | $44,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 68 |
| Women | 142 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 20 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 12.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 20 | 9.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Monica College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 7,726 graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,485 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 6,449 graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,079 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,020 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,437 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 5,426 graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 5,098 graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 4,583 graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,283 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,030 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 3,366 graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,358 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,885 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,813 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,782 graduate certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,735 people received their graduate certificate in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberal Arts General Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 344,220 |
| General Studies | 127,908 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 45,889 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 22,307 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Liberal Arts General Studies that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | — |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
