Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Education Levels of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 354,442 people earned their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 354,442 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 93,729 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 37,813 |
| Basic Certificate | 23,983 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,693 |
| Graduate Certificate | 199 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities is $27,211. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,923 and the high is $30,437.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities is $10,667. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,527 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,896.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129,650 |
| Women | 224,792 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts / sciences & humanities associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18,062 |
| Black or African American | 40,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95,099 |
| White | 164,419 |
| International Students | 6,836 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29,197 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,485 colleges that offer an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Miami Dade College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,606 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from MDC. Of these students, 62% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Miami Dade College liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,810 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Valencia College. Of these students, 62% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Valencia College liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
El Centro College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,386 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from El Centro College. About 65% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Lone Star College System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,347 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from North Harris Montgomery. About 66% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that North Harris Montgomery graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
The 5th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,380 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from BC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,817 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tarrant County College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Tarrant County College District liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
Palm Beach State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,062 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Palm Beach State College. About 63% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Palm Beach State College make a median salary of 27,211.
Hillsborough Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,242 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from HCC. Of these students, 62% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that HCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,223 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Collin County Community College District. Of these students, 59% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Collin County Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,217 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from FSCJ. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Florida State College at Jacksonville make a median salary of 27,211.
The 11th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,197 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UVU. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
St Petersburg College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,158 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SPC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that SPC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
The 13th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,682 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Portland Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that Portland Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
San Antonio College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,613 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from San Antonio College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that San Antonio College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,512 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UMGC. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 27,211.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,428 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Pasadena City College. About 60% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,419 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Georgia State University-Perimeter College. Of these students, 66% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia State University-Perimeter College liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
Northwest Vista College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,384 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northwest Vista College. Of these students, 61% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwest Vista College liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
Houston Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,293 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Houston Community College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Houston Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Golden West College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,255 people received their associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Golden West College. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Golden West College liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to liberal arts / sciences & humanities that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 22,137 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 8,930 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,439 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,468 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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