Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts
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Education Levels of Liberal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,024 people earned their master's degree in liberal studies. This makes it the 124th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,024 |
| Graduate Certificate | 210 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Liberal Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for liberal studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in liberal studies. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 404 |
| Women | 620 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 599 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 106 |
Most Popular Liberal Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 140 colleges that offer a master’s degree in liberal studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for liberal studies students seekinga master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from University of Oklahoma. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Stony Brook University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SUNY Stony Brook. About 55% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 72% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Hays State University. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,729 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from FHSU. Of these students, 70% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from Johns Hopkins. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Texas Christian University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from TCU. Of these students, 46% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from NYU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SMU. Of these students, 63% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from UNC Greensboro. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from ASU - Skysong. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
St John's College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from St. John's Annapolis. Of these students, 32% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's College of California. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,335 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SMC. Of these students, 73% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from UPenn. About 66% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wesleyan University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,722 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from Wesleyan U. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from UT Austin. Of these students, 73% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St. John's College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from St. John's. Of these students, 32% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auburn University at Montgomery is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,812 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from AUM. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College at Brockport comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SUNY Brockport. Of these students, 43% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from Georgetown. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from U Miami. Of these students, 30% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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