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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in District of Columbia

145 students earned Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Liberal Arts & Humanities major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 72
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 52.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 19.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in District of Columbia

There are 1,190 people in the state and 183,750 people in the nation working in liberal arts / sciences and humanities jobs.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in District of Columbia

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,001. It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

54% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $38,007.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $34,684. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

In their early career, GWU grads earn an average salary of $62,584. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#6

American University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Professors 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Visual & Performing Arts 586
Theology & Religious Vocations 340
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 293
English Language & Literature 246
Philosophy & Religious Studies 210

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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