Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Liberal Arts in Pennsylvania

Liberal Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

3,220 students earned Liberal Arts degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts is the 106th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
undefined

Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

4,080 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts.

undefined

Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in Pennsylvania

undefined

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Request Information
#2

Salus University

Elkins Park
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,280 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

Request Information
#3

Wilson College

Chambersburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Wilson.

Request Information
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

Request Information
#5

Villanova University

Villanova
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $43,090. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

Request Information
#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

Request Information
#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $23,742.

Request Information
#7

Arcadia University

Glenside
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,861. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

Request Information
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 77% of the teachers are full time.

Request Information

Liberal Arts Careers in PA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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

View Nationwide Liberal Arts Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.