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Liberal Arts in Massachusetts

Liberal Arts Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 2,544 students earned their Liberal Arts degrees in MA.

A Liberal Arts major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,882
Bachelor’s Degree 625
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Master’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in Massachusetts

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

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

422 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,686.

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256 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,885 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,033. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

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237 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,209 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,120. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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228 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,466. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

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219 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,651. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,753. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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135 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public school has an average net price of $18,278. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Westfield.

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125 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,762 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,306.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

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109 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,303. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Liberal Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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