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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region

28 Colleges
$25,841 Avg Salary
$16,920 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

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The excellent programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

The excellent programs at University of Miami helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Southeast Region . U Miami is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.

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#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a very large student population.

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#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

With a ranking of #9, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Florida State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

With a ranking of #10, Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public college with a moderately-sized 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 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 25 schools only.

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