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Liberal Arts in Maryland

Liberal Arts Schools in Maryland

8,931 students earned Liberal Arts degrees in Maryland in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts is the 58th most popular major in the state out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in Maryland

Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 27.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 39.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in Maryland

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in Maryland

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There are 6 colleges in Maryland that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Johns Hopkins. This private school has an average net price of $20,820. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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St John's College

Annapolis
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
446 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 64% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Hood College

Frederick
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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McDaniel College

Westminster
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Liberal Arts Careers in MD

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Professors 8% $0

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