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Master's Degree in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

1,693 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Median Salary
62% Women
There are 216 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 28% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.8% of liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,693 people earned their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This makes it the 29th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,693
Graduate Certificate 199
Doctor’s Degree 94

Earnings of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities is $51,346. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $42,557 to a high of $59,752.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 642
Women 1,051
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The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts / sciences & humanities master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 63
Black or African American 196
Hispanic or Latino 161
White 968
International Students 149
Other Races/Ethnicities 156
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There are 216 colleges that offer a master’s degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

190 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
50% Women

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Oklahoma. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
137 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
60% Women

University of Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UChicago. About 60% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at University of Chicago make a median salary of 51,346.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
121 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
67% Women

Stony Brook University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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 arts / sciences & humanities from SUNY Stony Brook. About 67% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 51,346.

#4

New York University

New York, New York
73 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
80% Women

New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from NYU. Of these students, 80% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#5

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
61 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
70% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tennessee Technological University. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tennessee Tech University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Tennessee Technological University liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#6

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
52 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
75% Women

University of Denver comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from DU. Of these students, 75% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

#7

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
50 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
78% Women

Middle Tennessee State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Middle Tennessee State University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Middle Tennessee State University liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#8

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
48 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
61% Women

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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 arts / sciences & humanities from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 61% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

44 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
48% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from FHSU. About 48% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Fort Hays State University make a median salary of 51,346.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
41 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
60% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Johns Hopkins. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Johns Hopkins University liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#11

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
38 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
58% Women

Texas Christian University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from TCU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that TCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

#12

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
36 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
43% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Austin Peay State University. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Austin Peay State University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that Austin Peay State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

#13

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
33 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
63% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from DePaul. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

32 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
61% Women

Southern Methodist University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 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 arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. About 61% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Methodist University liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#15

Tiffin University

Tiffin, Ohio
31 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
63% Women

Tiffin University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tiffin University. Of these students, 63% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tiffin University liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#15

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
31 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
64% Women

University of Dallas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UD. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at University of Dallas make a median salary of 51,346.

#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
69% Women

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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 $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UNC Greensboro. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Greensboro liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
26 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
86% Women

University of Memphis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UofM. Of these students, 86% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Memphis liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,346.

#18

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
26 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
65% Women

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from ASU - Skysong. About 65% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

#20

St John's College

Annapolis, Maryland
25 Yearly Graduations
$51,346 Average Salary
23% Women

St John's College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from St. John's Annapolis. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Data shows that St. John's Annapolis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,346.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to liberal arts / sciences & humanities that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Social Sciences 19,295
Theology & Religious Vocations 13,310
Communication & Journalism 12,991
English Language & Literature 8,374
History 3,626

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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