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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas

68 Colleges
$29,566 Avg Salary
$15,994 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 68 schools in Texas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools

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 degree in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a very large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at UT Austin take out an average of $21,375 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $377, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

Out of the 68 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Texas College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Central Texas College take out is $7,126.

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#3

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend El Centro College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas list. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at El Centro College accumulate an average of around $11,286 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Collin County Community College District. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas list. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Collin County Community College District take out an average of $10,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St. Thomas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Houston, UST is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at UST take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Wayland Baptist University take out an average of $22,834 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Southern Methodist University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas ranking. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at South Texas College accumulate an average of around $5,500 in student debt.

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Austin Community College District came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas ranking. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Austin Community College District take out $15,529 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Texas A & M University - Central Texas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas list. Located in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public college with a small student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Texas A & M University - Central Texas take out $23,228 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Texas award.

Rank College Location
11 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
12 McLennan Community College Waco, TX
13 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 25 schools only.

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