Doctor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Education Levels of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 94 people earned their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This makes it the 29th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities is $64,534. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $64,534 and the high is $64,534.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. About 60.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 57 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts / sciences & humanities doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 59 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seekinga doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UT Dallas. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 64,534.
Clark Atlanta University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from CAU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Clark Atlanta University make a median salary of 64,534.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UMBC. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland - Baltimore County liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SMU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 64,534.
Pacifica Graduate Institute is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Pacifica Graduate Institute. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Pacifica Graduate Institute make a median salary of 64,534.
Georgetown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Georgetown. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Georgetown University make a median salary of 64,534.
The 7th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from GMU. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at George Mason University make a median salary of 64,534.
Salve Regina University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Salve Regina. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Salve Regina University make a median salary of 64,534.
Montana State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from MSU Bozeman. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at Montana State University make a median salary of 64,534.
The 11th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from IDSVA. Of these students, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
Johns Hopkins University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Johns Hopkins. Johns Hopkins University liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tulane. Tulane University of Louisiana liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from UofL. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities at University of Louisville make a median salary of 64,534.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ohio State. Ohio State University - Main Campus liberal arts / sciences & humanities graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to liberal arts / sciences & humanities that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,723 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,718 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,184 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
| History | 807 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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