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

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Southwest Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree Schools

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southwest Region . UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of St. Thomas is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. UST is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

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Out of the 11 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Methodist University landed the # 3 spot on the list. SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Dallas.

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#4

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Texas Christian University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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Out of the 11 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

University of Dallas

Irving, TX

University of Dallas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving.

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#7

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Plainview.

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Texas A & M University - Central Texas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a small public school located in the rural area of Killeen.

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With a ranking of #9, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.

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With a ranking of #10, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.

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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 11 schools only.

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