Liberal Arts Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,429 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Liberal Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 344,220 students 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 (this page) | 75,709 |
| Associate’s Degree | 235,730 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 21,186 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,560 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Liberal Arts students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 60.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29,945 |
| Women | 45,764 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,250 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 7,503 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32,893 | 43.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,144 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 403 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 200 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3,427 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1,463 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 1,426 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,597 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Liberal Arts students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Santa Monica College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,134 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,485 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,449 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,079 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,828 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,030 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 3,513 undergraduate certificates 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.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,052 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,712 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,678 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2,462 undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,444 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,375 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2,367 undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,293 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Irvine Valley College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. This school awarded 2,254 undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tallahassee State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,211 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Central College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,182 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Liberal Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,169 people received their undergraduate certificate in Liberal Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.