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Liberal Arts in Texas

Liberal Arts Schools in Texas

51,390 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 46,426
Bachelor’s Degree 2,870
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,819
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,819
Master’s Degree 132
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 108
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.6%
  • White: 29.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in Texas

3,510 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts.

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in Texas

In this state, liberal arts grads earn an average of $61,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

7,386 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 36% of the teachers are full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
6,347 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. A typical student attending North Harris Montgomery will pay a net price of $9,598. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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4,817 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,000 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. A typical student attending Tarrant County College will pay a net price of $5,668. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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3,223 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,390 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. A typical student attending Collin County Community College District will pay a net price of $8,122.

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#5

San Antonio College

San Antonio
2,613 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,231 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,800. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Northwest Vista College

San Antonio
2,384 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,542 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,645.

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2,293 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,890. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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1,654 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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1,507 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,034 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,725. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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1,429 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
28,233 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,522.

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Liberal Arts Careers in TX

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Professors 13% $57,170

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