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Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked #30 in the country. In fact 2,680 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Southeast Region 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 Southeast Region

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

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Liberal Arts & Humanities

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the best school in the Southeast Region for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their doctor’s degree. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at George Mason University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tulane University of Louisiana. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Tulane University of Louisiana

#3

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Louisville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofL is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville.

Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at University of Louisville

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State

Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 8
Florida 51
North Carolina 111
Virginia 21
Tennessee 221
Georgia 20
South Carolina 13
Louisiana 21
West Virginia 26
Kentucky 12
Arkansas 24
Alabama 40

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 3 schools only.

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