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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee

221 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Liberal Arts & Humanities major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Tennessee

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 214
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a liberal arts / sciences and humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 25.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Tennessee

2,040 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Tennessee

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities grads earn an average of $53,390 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,932. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,752. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,845.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,035 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,867. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 71% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,894.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,970. In their early career, Vanderbilt grads earn an average salary of $65,261.

#8

Milligan University

Milligan College
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,263 after earning their degree at this institution.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in TN

Some of the careers liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Professors 8% $47,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Theology & Religious Vocations 369
Visual & Performing Arts 156
English Language & Literature 145
Philosophy & Religious Studies 64
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 30

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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