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Liberal Arts in Kentucky

Liberal Arts Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 6,170 students earned their Liberal Arts degrees in KY.

A Liberal Arts major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in Kentucky

Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 5,110
Bachelor’s Degree 1,050
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in Kentucky

890 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts.

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in Kentucky

Liberal Arts grads earn an average of $50,500 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

989 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,287. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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895 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,908. 93% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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461 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,850 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,608. 98% of students get financical aid.

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406 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,901 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Owensboro Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,452. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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357 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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316 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,235. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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276 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 98% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,554.

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252 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,764. 92% of the teachers are full time.

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245 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,076 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,472. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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229 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,426 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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Liberal Arts Careers in KY

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Professors 7% $46,830

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