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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 112,228 students earned their Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities degrees in CA.

A Liberal Arts & Humanities major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 53,410
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 53,410
Associate Degree 46,600
Bachelor’s Degree 6,052
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6,045
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6,045
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6,045
Master’s Degree 105
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.7%
  • White: 24.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in California

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in California

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,428 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,034 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,317 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

#2

Golden West College

Huntington Beach
2,255 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,396 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,608 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $4,024. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
1,933 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $27,051 after graduation.

1,871 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#5

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
1,492 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,674 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1,284 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,101 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,768 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,607.

#7

Moorpark College

Moorpark
1,224 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 33 to 1.

#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
1,219 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,025 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Graduates earn an average $30,561 after graduation.

1,160 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,097. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average.

#10

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
1,139 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,716 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Visual & Performing Arts 22,397
English Language & Literature 7,609
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 5,369
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,393
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,102

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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