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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in North Carolina

111 students earned Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 27th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in North Carolina

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 104
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a liberal arts / sciences and humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in North Carolina

5,220 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a liberal arts / sciences and humanities grad in the state is $70,590, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation. A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629.

#2

Duke University

Durham
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. In their early career, Duke grads earn an average salary of $77,260. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $60,081 after graduation. An average student at Wake Forest University will pay a net price of $32,845.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNCA. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in NC

Some of the careers liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Professors 9% $60,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Theology & Religious Vocations 803
English Language & Literature 330
Visual & Performing Arts 274
Philosophy & Religious Studies 228
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 96

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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