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Liberal Studies in California

Liberal Studies Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 94,629 students earned their Liberal Studies degrees in CA.

A Liberal Studies major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Studies Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 51,045
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 51,045
Associate Degree 31,990
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6,808
Bachelor’s Degree 4,749
Master’s Degree 37

Gender Distribution

In California, a liberal studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.2%
  • White: 24.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Liberal Studies Grads in California

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Wages for Liberal Studies Jobs in California

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

#1

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
1,933 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

Golden West College

Huntington Beach
1,783 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,396 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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1,556 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,034 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $1,756. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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1,117 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,085. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

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#5

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
1,033 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,543. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it.

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#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark
1,028 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
977 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,167. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

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903 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,101 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

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#9

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
859 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 30% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills
843 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,521 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,003.

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Liberal Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers liberal studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Humanities 15,696
General Studies 429
Individualized Studies 171

View all majors related to Liberal Studies

View Nationwide Liberal Studies Report

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