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2023 Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region

187 Colleges
$25,841 Avg Salary
$16,920 Avg Student Debt

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 187 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing an online .

Our 2023 rankings named Hillsborough Community College the most popular online school in the Southeast Region for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. HCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at HCC accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $114.

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#2

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

Out of the 187 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, St Petersburg College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Clearwater, SPC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at SPC take out an average of $13,270 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seminole State College of Florida. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Seminole State take out $10,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida SouthWestern State College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students pursuing an online degree. FSW is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Myers.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from FSW carry an average student debtload of $8,000.

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#5

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL

The excellent online programs at Indian River State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Southeast Region . Indian River State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Indian River State College carry an average student debtload of $7,250.

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Eastern Florida State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. EFSC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Cocoa.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from EFSC carry an average student debtload of $9,577.

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American Public University System ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from American Military University take out $5,688 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Daytona State College take out an average of $9,379 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Wake Technical Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Northern Virginia Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Tri-County Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. TCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pendleton.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at TCTC take out is $10,000.

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#12

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL

Polk State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the small city of Winter Haven, Polk State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Polk State accumulate an average of around $8,750 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #13, Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Griffin.

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#14

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Delgado Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New Orleans.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Delgado Community College take out an average of $24,289 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#15

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL

Pasco-Hernando State College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. PHSC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of New Port Richey.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from PHSC carry an average student debtload of $8,320.

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With a ranking of #16, Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the city of Muscle Shoals.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at NW-SCC take out is $9,225.

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#17

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school located in the town of Raymond.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Hinds Community College take out is $9,505.

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College take out an average of $12,700 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College take out $15,334 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #20, NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. NWACC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bentonville.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from NWACC take out $9,407 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Saint Johns River State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #21 on the list. St. Johns River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Palatka.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at St. Johns River Community College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Volunteer State Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from VSCC carry an average student debtload of $8,750.

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College of Central Florida ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Ocala, CF is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CF carry an average student debtload of $11,122.

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South Louisiana Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from South Louisiana Community College take out $15,403 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Southern Union State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #25 on the list. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school located in the remote area of Wadley.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Southern Union State Community College take out an average of $10,485 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#27

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA
#28

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for online Liberal Arts & Humanities students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Online Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
29 Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL
30 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
31 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
32 John Tyler Community College Chester, VA
33 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS
34 Arkansas State University - Beebe Beebe, AR
35 Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN
36 Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VA
37 Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown, VA

Explore the most popular online liberal arts / sciences and humanities colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 18,234
West Virginia 3,558
South Carolina 4,243
Florida 64,444
Virginia 9,302
Arkansas 5,205
Mississippi 5,696
Louisiana 2,864
Alabama 5,890
Kentucky 6,493
Georgia 7,724
Tennessee 10,186

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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 25 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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