Graduate Certificates in Liberal Arts
Education Levels of Liberal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 128 people earned their graduate certificate in liberal studies. This earns it the #88 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 230,036 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 70,495 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 21,178 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,561 |
| Master’s Degree | 901 |
| Graduate Certificate | 128 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of Liberal Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for liberal studies majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in liberal studies. About 56.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 72 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Liberal Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 26 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in liberal studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for liberal studies students seekinga graduate certificate is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from Northwestern. Of these students, 57% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from Columbia. Of these students, 60% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Memphis is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in liberal studies. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from UofM. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal studies. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from University of Oklahoma. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from UNC Greensboro.
The 9th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from NC State.
Indiana University - Southeast comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in liberal studies. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from Indiana University - Southeast. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in liberal studies from Pitt.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to liberal studies that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Humanities | 27 |
| General Studies | 24 |
| Individualized Studies | 20 |
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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