Humanities Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Humanities is offered at 337 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Humanities.
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Education Levels of Humanities Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 22,307 students earned theirHumanities majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Humanities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 23 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 20,186 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,437 |
| Master’s Degree | 568 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
Earnings of Humanities Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Humanities of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $37,934 |
| 5 years | $44,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Humanities Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 484 colleges that offer a associate degree in Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Humanities students seeking a associate degree is Santa Monica College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,535 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,459 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,191 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 908 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 865 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 791 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nassau Community College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 713 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Norco College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 631 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moreno Valley College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 543 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 349 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Barbara City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their associate degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Harbor College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 312 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 293 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Camino Community College District is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 291 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Westchester Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 285 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 270 associate degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Humanities that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 344,220 |
| General Studies | 127,908 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 45,889 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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