2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree School for You
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kentucky. With 6,493 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Kentucky to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky
The following schools top our list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Kentucky Schools for a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our 2023 rankings named Western Kentucky University the best school in Kentucky for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Murray State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Morehead State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Kentucky University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.
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University of Louisville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 18,234 |
| West Virginia | 3,558 |
| Mississippi | 5,696 |
| South Carolina | 4,243 |
| Florida | 64,444 |
| Virginia | 9,302 |
| Arkansas | 5,205 |
| Alabama | 5,890 |
| Georgia | 7,724 |
| Tennessee | 10,186 |
| Louisiana | 2,864 |
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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Related Rankings by Major
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).
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