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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Illinois

25,747 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 16,943
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,447
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,447
Bachelor’s Degree 1,059
Master’s Degree 184
Post-Master’s Certificate 106
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 106
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 3,040 people employed in jobs related to a liberal arts / sciences and humanities degree, compared to 183,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Illinois

In this state, liberal arts / sciences and humanities grads earn an average of $66,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

1,141 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 66% of students get financical aid. 29% of the teachers are full time.

1,047 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

975 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

In their early career, Harold Washington College grads earn an average salary of $28,254. A typical student attending Harold Washington College will pay a net price of $2,726. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
962 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. In their early career, COD grads earn an average salary of $35,559. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $6,382.

821 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

752 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

639 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $3,828. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,140 after earning their degree at this institution.

632 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,087. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $27,809 after graduation.

622 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,308 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford
568 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

In their early career, Rock Valley College grads earn an average salary of $32,039. This public school has an average net price of $9,428. 29% of the teachers are full time.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Visual & Performing Arts 5,502
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,796
English Language & Literature 1,599
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 954
Philosophy & Religious Studies 562

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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