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Liberal Arts in Louisiana

Liberal Arts Schools in Louisiana

6,228 students earned Liberal Arts degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

A Liberal Arts major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,147
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,147
Associate Degree 1,909
Bachelor’s Degree 1,149
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 33.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in Louisiana

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in Louisiana

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

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,540. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU.

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315 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette.

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278 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,039.

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245 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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206 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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184 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,646. 84% of students get financical aid.

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133 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,142 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,933.

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129 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,203. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,755 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,994. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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Liberal Arts Careers in LA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Professors 9% $0

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