Liberal Arts Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Liberal Arts is offered at 1,429 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.8% 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 (this page) | 11,560 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Liberal Arts. About 57.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 371 |
| Women | 503 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 501 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 28 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 12.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 50 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 68 | 7.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,597 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 7,134 master'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.
Lone Star College System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 6,485 master'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.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6,449 master'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.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,079 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,828 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,030 people received their master'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.
Broward College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their master'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.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,052 master's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,712 master'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.
Moorpark College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,678 people received their master'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.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,462 master'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.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,444 master's degrees in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,375 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,367 people received their master'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.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,293 people received their master'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.
Irvine Valley College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,254 people received their master'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.
Tallahassee State College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,211 master'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 master's degrees in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,182 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,169 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Liberal Arts that also offer master’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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