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Liberal Arts General Studies in California

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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in California

112,228 students earned Liberal Arts degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies 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 53,410
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 53,410
Associate Degree 46,600
Bachelor’s Degree 6,052
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6,045
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6,045
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6,045
Master’s Degree 105
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7

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: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.7%
  • White: 24.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in California

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies 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

Graduates earn an average $31,317 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,703.

#2

Golden West College

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

This public school has an average net price of $4,024. Graduates earn an average $33,608 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

#3

Bakersfield College

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

50% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $27,051 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,593. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,283 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Santa Monica College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. A typical student attending SMC will pay a net price of $4,384.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,768 a year.

#7

Moorpark College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. 33 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Chaffey College

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

Graduates earn an average $30,561 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,964.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,097. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

#10

Saddleback College

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

This public school has an average net price of $5,158. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,716 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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