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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked 3rd in Missouri. In fact, 8,280 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 32 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities program at each school on the list.

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Missouri.

#1

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Our analysis found Columbia College to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Missouri. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 51% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.

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Out of the 32 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.

About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 36% are male.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Southeast Missouri State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Missouri. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 41% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 105 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Missouri State, 43% are male and 57% are female.

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Out of the 32 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 38% are male.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 68% are male.

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Missouri Southern State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the small city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public school with a small student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 44% are male.

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University of Central Missouri ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

Of the 81 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at UCM, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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Harris - Stowe State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Harris - Stowe State University is a small public school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

Women make up 57% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.

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#10

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Lindenwood University, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 6,339
Minnesota 6,264
Iowa 5,966
South Dakota 222
Nebraska 1,612
North Dakota 953

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 27 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).

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