Graduate Certificates in Liberal Arts General Studies
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 218 students earned their graduate certificate in liberal arts. This makes it the 61st most popular graduate certificate 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’s Degree | 411,234 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 78,686 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 45,514 |
| Basic Certificate | 9,669 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,109 |
| Graduate Certificate | 218 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 109 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in liberal arts is $70,100. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $59,325 and the high is $80,150.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in liberal arts is $35,351. 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, $39,812 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,116.
The median monthly payment of a liberal arts graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $412.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in liberal arts. About 62.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 136 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 123 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 58 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year.
The liberal arts program at Northwestern University awarded 78 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
University of Utah comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Roughly 32,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,211 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at U of U. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Each year, around 28,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,583 per year.
The liberal arts program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 21 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,470 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at Saint Joseph's Maine.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
The liberal arts program at California State University - Los Angeles awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Sacramento. Each year, around 31,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at Sac State.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,874 per year.
The liberal arts program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,228 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Texas A&M Kingsville. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Southeast. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,895 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,264 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at Indiana University - Southeast. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - World Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,682 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at Penn State World Campus. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tufts University is the 9th 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 $57,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,724 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from Tufts. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,846 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,933 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at Oregon State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 25,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,718 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at Portland State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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 $40,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year.
The liberal arts program at Salve Regina University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southern Methodist University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,896 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from SMU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Iowa is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Roughly 31,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,073 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,079 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at Iowa.
University of Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal arts. Each year, around 52,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year.
The liberal arts program at University of Florida awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Roughly 35,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from SDSU. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 19th 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 $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in liberal arts from SUNY Stony Brook.
University of Denver comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal arts. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,336 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to liberal arts majors at DU.
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