Doctor’s Degrees in Humanities
Education Levels of Humanities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 59 people earned their doctor's degree in humanities. This earns it the #239 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in humanities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 17,969 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,461 |
| Master’s Degree | 504 |
| Basic Certificate | 67 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 59 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Humanities Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for humanities majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in humanities. About 62.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of humanities doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Humanities Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in humanities. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The University of Texas at Dallas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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 humanities from UT Dallas.
Clark Atlanta University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in humanities. 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 humanities from CAU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacifica Graduate Institute comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in humanities. 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 humanities from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for humanities 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 humanities from GMU. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for humanities 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 humanities from Salve Regina.
The 6th most popular school in the country for humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual 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 humanities from IDSVA. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in humanities. 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 humanities from Ohio State.
The 7th most popular school in the country for humanities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. 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 humanities from UofL.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in humanities. 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 humanities from Tulane.
Illinois Institute of Technology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in humanities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in humanities from Illinois Tech.
University of California - Merced is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in humanities. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in humanities from UC Merced. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to humanities that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 25 |
| Individualized Studies | 10 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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