Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies
Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,693 people earned their master's degree in liberal arts. This earns it the #69 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 354,442 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 93,729 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 37,813 |
| Basic Certificate | 23,983 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,693 |
| Graduate Certificate | 199 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in liberal arts is $52,522. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $44,523 to a high of $61,043.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for liberal arts students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in liberal arts. About 62.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 642 |
| Women | 1,051 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 196 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 161 |
| White | 968 |
| International Students | 149 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 156 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 216 colleges that offer a master’s degree in liberal arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from University of Oklahoma. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from UChicago. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. University of Chicago liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
Stony Brook University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 52,522.
New York University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from NYU. About 80% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
The 5th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tennessee Technological University. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 70% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at Tennessee Technological University make a median salary of 52,522.
University of Denver is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from DU. About 75% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Denver liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these students, 78% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of 52,522.
The 8th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from The Graduate Center. About 61% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,522.
The 9th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from FHSU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Fort Hays State University liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 60% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 52,522.
The 11th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Christian University. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from TCU. Of these students, 58% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Christian University liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
The 12th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Austin Peay State University. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from Austin Peay State University. Of these students, 43% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Austin Peay State University liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
DePaul University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from DePaul. About 63% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. DePaul University liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
Southern Methodist University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from SMU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 52,522.
Tiffin University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from Tiffin University. About 63% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tiffin University liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
The 15th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Dallas. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from UD. Of these students, 64% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Dallas liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from UNC Greensboro. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at University of North Carolina at Greensboro make a median salary of 52,522.
The 18th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Memphis. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from UofM. About 86% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at University of Memphis make a median salary of 52,522.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from ASU - Skysong. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong liberal arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,522.
The 20th most popular school in the country for liberal arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tennessee State University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in liberal arts from Tennessee State University. About 80% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in liberal arts at Tennessee State University make a median salary of 52,522.
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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