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

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

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

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is the #30 most popular major in the country with 2,680 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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 Southwest Region

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

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

Our 2023 rankings named Southern Methodist University the best school in the Southwest Region for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their doctor’s degree. SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Southern Methodist University Report

Out of the 2 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 51
Texas 219
Oklahoma 195
New Mexico 21

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 2 schools only.

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