2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 556,813 degrees and certificates were awarded to liberal arts general studies students, making the major the most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 1,067 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the liberal arts bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts General Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Excelsior College the most popular school in the United States for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 50% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Excelsior College carry an average student debt load of $17,489.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Excelsior College Report
Out of the 1,067 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
About 62% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 38% are male.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report
Out of the 1,067 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern New Hampshire University landed the # 3 spot on the list. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.
Women make up 52% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from SNHU carry an average student debt load of $30,349.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 72% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at NYU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,793. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $961, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 1,067 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the # 5 spot on the list. UNT is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.
About 56% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 44% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at UNT take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,165. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $218.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at University of North Texas Report
Thomas Edison State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Trenton, TESU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 56% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at TESU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,069.
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The Evergreen State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Evergreen is a small public school located in the suburb of Olympia.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Evergreen carry an average student debt load of $23,398. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $279, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
California State University - Fresno came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Fresno State is a very large public school located in the large city of Fresno.
Women make up 88% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Fresno State carry an average student debt load of $16,277.
Northern Arizona University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. NAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Flagstaff.
About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 36% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from NAU carry an average student debt load of $25,635. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $319, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Northern Arizona University
With a ranking of #10, Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 422 students majoring in liberal arts at BYU - I, 17% are male and 83% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at BYU - I accumulate an average of around $16,062 in student debt.
With a ranking of #11, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a very large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 40% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $31,145 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $240.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Arizona State University - Skysong
California State University - Bakersfield came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Bakersfield, CSUB is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 84% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
George Mason University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
About 66% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 34% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at GMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,160. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $376.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at George Mason University Report
Columbia College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 356 students majoring in liberal arts at Columbia College Missouri, 49% are male and 51% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Columbia College Missouri carry an average student debt load of $31,039.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Columbia College Report
University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a large student population.
About 55% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 45% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at UNOMAHA take out an average of $27,775 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $132, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. University of Oklahoma is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.
Women make up 54% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at University of Oklahoma take out an average of $29,771 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $293.
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With a ranking of #17, California State University - Northridge did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. CSUN is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Northridge.
Of the 318 students majoring in liberal arts at CSUN, 18% are male and 82% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $17,982 in student debt.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 43% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from FDU carry an average student debt load of $25,723. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $179, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Report
With a ranking of #18, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
Women make up 61% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at UL Lafayette take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,653. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $129, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
With a ranking of #20, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Miami.
About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 33% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at FIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,012.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Florida International University Report
With a ranking of #21, Sarah Lawrence College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 71% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Sarah Lawrence take out $20,377 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $557.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Sarah Lawrence College Report
With a ranking of #21, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 295 students majoring in liberal arts at UT Arlington, 37% are male and 63% are female.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at UT Arlington take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,649.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington Report
California State University - Long Beach came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 91% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at CSULB take out an average of $18,876 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at California State University - Long Beach Report
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 60% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $377.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at The University of Texas at Austin Report
Fresno Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.
Women make up 77% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 1067 different United States liberal arts general studies schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Liberal Arts General Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 27 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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