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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 69 degrees and certificates were awarded to liberal arts general studies students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #106 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the liberal arts master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

About 59% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 41% are male.

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#2

Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Wilson College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the small city of Chambersburg, Wilson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 18% are male.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Wilson College Report

#3

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Villanova University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.

About 60% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 40% are male.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Villanova University Report

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in liberal arts at Drexel, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Temple University Report

#5

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arcadia University is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their master’s degree. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

Women make up 50% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Arcadia University

Saint Francis University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Loretto.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Saint Francis University Report

#7

Gratz College

Melrose Park, PA

Gratz College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Melrose Park, Gratz College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#7

Widener University

Chester, PA

Widener University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the suburb of Chester, Widener is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Widener University Report

#7

Alvernia University

Reading, PA

With a ranking of #7, Alvernia University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Reading, Alvernia is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Alvernia University Report

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 395
Maryland 98
New Jersey 12
District of Columbia 21
Delaware 1

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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