Graduate Certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies
Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 199 people earned their graduate certificate in liberal arts. This earns it the #36 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 | 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in liberal arts is $59,139. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $59,139 and the high is $59,139.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in liberal arts is $55,900. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $55,900 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $55,900.
The median monthly payment of a liberal arts graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $665.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in liberal arts. About 63.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 112 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 66 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Northwestern. About 57% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at Northwestern University make a median salary of 59,139.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Columbia. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
University of Denver comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from DU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at University of Denver make a median salary of 59,139.
Western Oregon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Western Oregon State College. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at Western Oregon University make a median salary of 59,139.
Tufts University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Tufts. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Tufts University liberal arts graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,139.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Saint Joseph's Maine. Data shows that Saint Joseph's Maine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
University of Memphis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from UofM. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Memphis liberal arts graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,139.
Michigan State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Michigan State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
The 13th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in liberal arts at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 59,139.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from UNL. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
The 16th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from UNC Greensboro. Data shows that UNC Greensboro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
North Carolina State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from NC State. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,139.
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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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