Doctor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies
Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 94 people earned their doctor's degree in liberal arts. This makes it the 123rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in liberal arts is $64,534. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,534 to a high of $64,534.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for liberal arts students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in liberal arts. About 60.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 57 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 59 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in liberal arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for liberal arts students seekinga doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from UT Dallas. The University of Texas at Dallas liberal arts graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
Clark Atlanta University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from CAU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Clark Atlanta University make a median salary of 64,534.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from UMBC. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
Southern Methodist University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from SMU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 64,534.
Pacifica Graduate Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Pacifica Graduate Institute. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pacifica Graduate Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
Georgetown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Georgetown. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Georgetown University make a median salary of 64,534.
The 7th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from GMU. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Mason University liberal arts graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
The 7th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Salve Regina University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Salve Regina. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Salve Regina University make a median salary of 64,534.
Montana State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from MSU Bozeman. Montana State University liberal arts graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from IDSVA. Of these students, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts make a median salary of 64,534.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Johns Hopkins. Johns Hopkins University liberal arts graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,534.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Tulane. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 64,534.
University of Louisville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from UofL. Data shows that UofL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,534.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in liberal arts from Ohio State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in liberal arts at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 64,534.
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