Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts
Education Levels of Liberal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 901 people earned their master's degree in liberal studies. This earns it the #124 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in liberal studies. About 59.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 364 |
| Women | 537 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 511 |
| International Students | 55 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 88 |
Most Popular Liberal Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 140 colleges that offer a master’s degree in liberal studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 190 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from University of Oklahoma. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SUNY Stony Brook. About 67% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 61% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from FHSU. About 48% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from Johns Hopkins. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Texas Christian University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from TCU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from NYU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SMU. About 61% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from UNC Greensboro. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from ASU - Skysong. About 65% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St John's College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from St. John's Annapolis. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's College of California. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,634 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SMC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from UPenn. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wesleyan University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,716 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from Wesleyan U. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from UT Austin. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St. John's College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from St. John's. About 31% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University at Montgomery is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from AUM. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College at Brockport comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal studies. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from SUNY Brockport. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal studies. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from Georgetown. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for liberal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in liberal studies from U Miami. About 44% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to liberal studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Humanities | 504 |
| General Studies | 175 |
| Individualized Studies | 113 |
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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