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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 556,813 liberal arts / sciences and humanities students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Southwest Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Doctorate in Liberal Arts & Humanities

Our analysis found Southern Methodist University to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Southern Methodist University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of Las Cruces.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State

Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 8,087
Texas 55,869
New Mexico 3,989
Oklahoma 3,298

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

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 2 schools only.

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