Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities is offered at 2,050 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities.
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 540,324 people earned theirLiberal Arts & Humanities majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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.
Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Liberal Arts & Humanities students seeking a master's degree is Santa Monica College. This school awarded 9,669 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,726 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6,485 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,449 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6,079 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,020 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 5,437 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,426 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5,098 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. 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 & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,583 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,283 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,030 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,366 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 & Humanities. This school awarded 2,885 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,813 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College is a popular choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,802 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. This school awarded 2,782 master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,735 people received their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Liberal Arts & Humanities here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 540,324 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | — |
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