Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 401,197 students 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 | 401,197 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 93,686 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43,302 |
| Basic Certificate | 15,948 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,044 |
| Graduate Certificate | 546 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 90 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in liberal arts is $24,141. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,076 to a high of $27,124.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in liberal arts is $11,000. 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, $13,982 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,804.
The median monthly payment of a liberal arts graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $215.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in liberal arts. About 64.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142,155 |
| Women | 259,042 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20,039 |
| Black or African American | 46,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104,362 |
| White | 188,615 |
| International Students | 8,977 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32,418 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9,606 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at MDC. Of these students, 62% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7,810 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Valencia College. Of these students, 62% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The liberal arts program at El Centro College awarded 7,386 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,347 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at North Harris Montgomery. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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. The liberal arts program at Broward College awarded 5,380 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,817 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Tarrant County College. Of these students, 67% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The liberal arts program at Palm Beach State College awarded 4,062 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 3,242 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from HCC. Of these students, 62% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The liberal arts program at Collin County Community College District awarded 3,223 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,217 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at FSCJ. Of these students, 67% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,197 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from UVU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 3,158 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from SPC. About 65% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 2,682 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Portland Community College. About 61% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 2,613 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from San Antonio College. About 65% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The liberal arts program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 2,512 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,428 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Pasadena City College. Of these students, 62% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 2,419 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Georgia State University-Perimeter College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 2,384 people received their associate degree in liberal arts from Northwest Vista College. Of these students, 62% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,293 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Houston Community College. Of these students, 68% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,255 associate degrees were handed out to liberal arts majors at Golden West College. About 63% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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