Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Education Levels of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,044 students earned their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. This makes it the 29th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 401,197 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 93,686 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43,302 |
| Basic Certificate | 15,948 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,044 |
| Graduate Certificate | 546 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 90 |
Earnings of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities is $46,646. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $39,576 and the high is $48,194.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. About 61.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 795 |
| Women | 1,249 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 268 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 1,209 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 176 |
Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 216 colleges that offer a master’s degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 190 master's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at University of Oklahoma. About 48% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from UChicago. About 63% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from SUNY Stony Brook. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at New York University awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tennessee Technological University. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 master's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Tennessee Tech University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
University of Denver comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at DU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from Middle Tennessee State University. About 62% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at FHSU. About 55% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Johns Hopkins. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Texas Christian University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Texas Christian University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Austin Peay State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from Austin Peay State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DePaul University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at DePaul University awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Southern Methodist University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from SMU. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tiffin University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. The liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at Tiffin University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Dallas. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,326 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from UD. About 58% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 55% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Memphis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at UofM. Of these students, 77% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at ASU - Skysong. About 62% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tennessee State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities from Tennessee State University. About 68% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 2,044 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 15,845 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 14,027 |
| English Language & Literature | 7,909 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,909 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2,087 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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