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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Virginia

14,893 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Liberal Arts General Studies major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 6,800
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,503
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,503
Bachelor’s Degree 2,481
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 88
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 88
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in Virginia

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in Virginia

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

1,596 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,623. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of students get financical aid.

1,289 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation.

757 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,253. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,705 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average.

630 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,312. Graduates earn an average $28,151 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

499 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,337 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

362 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year.

334 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,123 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,239.

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,370 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $4,869. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

320 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. A typical student attending John Tyler Community College will pay a net price of $5,959. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it.

306 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary

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