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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 2,680 people earned a degree or certificate in liberal arts / sciences and humanities, making the major the #30 most popular in the United States.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the United States to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Doctor’s Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Schools for a Doctorate in Liberal Arts & Humanities

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the United States. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 9 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Southern Methodist University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the United States. SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Montana State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the remote town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public college with a large student population.

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Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#8

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

With a ranking of #8, University of Louisville did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #9, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 2,680

Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
English Language & Literature 9,566
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

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