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Liberal Arts General Studies in Texas

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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Texas

58,100 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Liberal Arts General Studies is the 1st most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 52,562
Bachelor’s Degree 3,412
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,835
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,835
Master’s Degree 189
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 72
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 72
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 44.6%
  • White: 31.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies 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 General Studies 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

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. A typical student attending El Centro College will pay a net price of $4,739.

#2

Lone Star College System

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,129 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $8,711.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,147.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,040. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

San Antonio College

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

The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 53% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

#6

Northwest Vista College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,791 a year. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,407.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,813. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,591 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,213 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students get financical aid.

1,429 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, South Texas College grads earn an average salary of $27,885.

Liberal Arts General Studies 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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