Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities is offered at 2,050 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 540,324 students earned theirLiberal Arts & Humanities majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts & Humanities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 114,608 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363,119 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,260 |
| Master’s Degree | 24,160 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 141 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $37,934 |
| 5 years | $44,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Liberal Arts & Humanities students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Liberal Arts & Humanities students seeking a doctor's degree is Santa Monica College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 7,726 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,485 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 6,449 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6,079 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,020 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,437 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,426 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 5,098 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,583 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4,283 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 4,030 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,366 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 3,358 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 2,885 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,813 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,782 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,735 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 540,324 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | — |
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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