Humanities Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 337 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Humanities.
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Education Levels of Humanities Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 22,307 degrees were awarded toHumanities 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 | 20,186 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,437 |
| Master’s Degree | 568 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
Earnings of Humanities Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Humanities of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Humanities majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Humanities Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 484 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Humanities students seeking a bachelor's degree is Santa Monica College. This school awarded 2,535 bachelor's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,459 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,191 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 908 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 865 bachelor's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 791 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nassau Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 713 bachelor's 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.
Norco College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 631 bachelor's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 623 bachelor's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moreno Valley College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 543 bachelor's 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.
Santiago Canyon College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Barbara City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their bachelor's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 293 bachelor's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 291 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 285 bachelor's 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 270 bachelor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Humanities that also offer bachelor’s 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
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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