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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Pennsylvania

69 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.7%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 4,080 people in the state and 183,750 people in the nation working in liberal arts / sciences and humanities jobs.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. This private school has an average net price of $25,046.

#2

Salus University

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

81% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Wilson College

Chambersburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $31,612 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $27,530.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Arcadia University

Glenside
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,574. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $27,058.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in PA

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

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Theology & Religious Vocations 752
Visual & Performing Arts 745
English Language & Literature 458
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 157
Philosophy & Religious Studies 122

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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