Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,050 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts General Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 540,324 people earned theirLiberal Arts General Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts General Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 114,608 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363,119 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 38,260 |
| Master’s Degree | 24,160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 141 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts General Studies of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 General Studies students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,680 |
| Women | 24,580 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,777 | 51.7% |
| Asian | 1,528 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,063 | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 5,748 | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 283 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,640 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1,347 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 792 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts General Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Monica College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies 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 is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,726 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,485 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies 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 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 6,449 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 6,079 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies 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 General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 6,020 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 5,437 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 5,426 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,098 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 4,583 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. 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 General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,283 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4,030 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,366 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3,358 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 2,885 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2,813 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. This school awarded 2,782 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2,735 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 344,220 |
| General Studies | 127,908 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 45,889 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 22,307 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Liberal Arts General Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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