Liberal Arts Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Liberal Arts is offered at 1,429 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Liberal Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Liberal Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 344,220 people earned theirLiberal Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 75,709 |
| Associate’s Degree | 235,730 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 21,186 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,560 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 35 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Liberal Arts of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Liberal Arts majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 51.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 60.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 22.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,597 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Liberal Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Monica College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7,134 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,485 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,449 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,079 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,828 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4,030 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3,052 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 2,802 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 2,712 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,678 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,462 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,444 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,375 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 2,367 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,293 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Irvine Valley College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,254 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tallahassee State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 2,211 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Central College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,182 people received their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 2,169 doctor's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Liberal Arts that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 127,908 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 45,889 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 22,307 |
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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