Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies
Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 354,442 people earned their associate degree in liberal arts. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal arts 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 Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in liberal arts is $27,211. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,923 and the high is $30,437.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in liberal arts is $10,667. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,527 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,896.
The median monthly payment of a liberal arts graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $127.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in liberal arts. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129,650 |
| Women | 224,792 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18,062 |
| Black or African American | 40,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95,099 |
| White | 164,419 |
| International Students | 6,836 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29,197 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,485 colleges that offer an associate degree in liberal arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for liberal arts students seekingan associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,606 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from MDC. About 62% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MDC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Valencia College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,810 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Valencia College. About 62% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Valencia College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
El Centro College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,386 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from El Centro College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
The 4th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,347 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from North Harris Montgomery. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that North Harris Montgomery graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Broward College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,380 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from BC. Of these students, 62% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in liberal arts at Broward College make a median salary of 27,211.
Tarrant County College District is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,817 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Tarrant County College. Of these students, 65% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tarrant County College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
The 7th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palm Beach State College. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,062 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Palm Beach State College. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Palm Beach State College liberal arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
The 8th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hillsborough Community College. Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,242 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from HCC. About 62% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in liberal arts at Hillsborough Community College make a median salary of 27,211.
The 9th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Collin County Community College District. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,223 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Collin County Community College District. About 59% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Collin County Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,217 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from FSCJ. Of these students, 65% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FSCJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Utah Valley University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,197 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from UVU. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in liberal arts at Utah Valley University make a median salary of 27,211.
The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,158 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from SPC. Of these students, 62% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SPC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
The 13th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,682 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Portland Community College. Of these students, 61% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Portland Community College liberal arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
The 14th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Antonio College. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,613 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from San Antonio College. Of these students, 63% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in liberal arts at San Antonio College make a median salary of 27,211.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,512 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from UMGC. Of these students, 40% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Pasadena City College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,428 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Pasadena City College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Pasadena City College liberal arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in liberal arts. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,419 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Georgia State University-Perimeter College. About 66% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia State University-Perimeter College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
The 18th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwest Vista College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,384 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Northwest Vista College. About 61% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northwest Vista College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
Houston Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,293 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Houston Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Houston Community College liberal arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,211.
Golden West College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in liberal arts. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,255 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Golden West College. Of these students, 60% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Golden West College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,211.
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*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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