2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree School for You
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is the most popular major in Texas with 55,869 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Texas to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Texas
The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Texas Schools for a Master's in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St. Thomas. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Houston, UST is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Methodist University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Christian University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. TCU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Dallas helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Texas. Located in the city of Irving, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Wayland Baptist University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Texas A & M University - Central Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 8,087 |
| New Mexico | 3,989 |
| Oklahoma | 3,298 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Majors Similar 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 7 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).
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