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Liberal Arts in California

Liberal Arts Schools in California

110,414 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in California

Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 51,499
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 51,499
Associate Degree 46,241
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7,409
Bachelor’s Degree 5,142
Master’s Degree 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.8%
  • White: 24.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in California

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in California

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,428 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,034 Total Students

A typical student attending Pasadena City College will pay a net price of $1,756. 46% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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Golden West College

Huntington Beach
2,255 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,396 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,513.

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Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
1,933 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,905.

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1,871 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

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#5

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
1,492 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

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1,284 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,101 Total Students

A typical student attending LAHC will pay a net price of $11,935. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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#7

Moorpark College

Moorpark
1,224 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 34% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
1,219 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,025 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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1,160 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. 63% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Irvine Valley College will pay a net price of $3,085.

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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
1,139 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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Liberal Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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