Humanities Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Humanities is offered at 337 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’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 | 1,437 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 568 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
Earnings of Humanities Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Humanities students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Humanities Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 484 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Monica College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,535 master'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.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,459 people received their master's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,191 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their master'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.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 865 people received their master's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 791 people received their master'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.
Nassau Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 713 people received their master'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.
Norco College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 631 people received their master'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.
Santa Ana College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 623 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 543 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 456 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their master's degree in Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 338 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Barbara City College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their master'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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their master'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 Harbor College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 312 master'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.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 293 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 291 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Westchester Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Humanities. This school awarded 285 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 270 master's degrees in Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’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
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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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