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Liberal Studies in Texas

Liberal Studies Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 14,158 students earned their Liberal Studies degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Liberal Studies is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Liberal Studies Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 11,909
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,645
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,645
Bachelor’s Degree 423
Master’s Degree 94
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.9%
  • White: 33.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Liberal Studies Grads in Texas

3,510 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal studies.

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Wages for Liberal Studies Jobs in Texas

In this state, liberal studies grads earn an average of $61,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

#1

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
6,347 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,598. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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1,979 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,390 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. 31% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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1,368 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,034 Total Students

A typical student attending El Paso Community College will pay a net price of $4,725. 48% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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764 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,742 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This public school has an average net price of $6,362. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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757 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,600 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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460 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
28,233 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,522. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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345 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,173 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,284. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Grayson College

Denison
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,066 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,446. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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#9

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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152 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Liberal Studies Careers in TX

Some of the careers liberal studies majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Professors 13% $57,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
General Studies 41,613
Individualized Studies 532
Humanities 225

View all majors related to Liberal Studies

View Nationwide Liberal Studies Report

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