Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 2,050 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts General Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.6% of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 540,324 students earned theirLiberal Arts General Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts General Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 114,608 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363,119 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,260 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 24,160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 141 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts General Studies of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Liberal Arts General Studies. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 656 |
| Women | 1,020 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 932 | 55.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 81 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 161 | 9.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Liberal Arts General Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Liberal Arts General Studies students seeking a master's degree is Santa Monica College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,726 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,485 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,449 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,079 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,020 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,437 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,426 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,098 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,583 master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,283 master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,030 master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,366 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,358 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,885 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies 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 #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,813 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,782 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Liberal Arts General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,735 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberal Arts General Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 344,220 |
| General Studies | 127,908 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 45,889 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 22,307 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Liberal Arts General Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | — |
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
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