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Liberal Arts General Studies in Maryland

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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 10,097 students earned their Liberal Arts degrees in MD.

A Liberal Arts General Studies major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 9,005
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 542
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 542
Bachelor’s Degree 412
Master’s Degree 85
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 24.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in Maryland

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in Maryland

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There are 11 colleges in Maryland that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

2,567 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 55% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UMGC will pay a net price of $15,395.

#2

Montgomery College

Rockville
1,208 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

851 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,890. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

784 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,329. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

767 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,707. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

637 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,357 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,199.

489 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,164 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,433 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,256 Total Students

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Graduates earn an average $34,321 after graduation.

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,756 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,879. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,991 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,433 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,669. 74% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,060 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,145. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in MD

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Professors 8% $0

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