Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degrees
There are 2,050 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.6% of Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 540,324 people earned theirLiberal Arts & Humanities majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts & Humanities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 114,608 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363,119 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,260 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 24,160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 141 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $37,934 |
| 5 years | $44,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 656 |
| Women | 1,020 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 932 | 55.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 81 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 161 | 9.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Monica College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 7,726 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 6,485 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,449 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 6,079 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 6,020 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,437 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5,426 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,098 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,583 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,283 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,030 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,366 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,358 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 2,885 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 2,813 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,782 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 2,735 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 540,324 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | — |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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