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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Illinois

6 Colleges
$27,957 Avg Salary
$14,623 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You

In 2020-2021, 290 degrees and certificates were awarded to liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Illinois

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools in Liberal Arts & Humanities

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DePaul University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Illinois list. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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The excellent programs at Western Illinois University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Illinois. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Springfield. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Illinois list. UIS is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

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#6

North Central College

Naperville, IL

With a ranking of #6, North Central College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Naperville.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 19
Ohio 62
Wisconsin 4
Michigan 13

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 2,680

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 6 schools only.

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