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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Michigan

62 Colleges
$27,520 Avg Salary
$18,868 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 9,711 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 62 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular 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.

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

Our analysis found Washtenaw Community College to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Washtenaw Community College take out is $15,316.

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The excellent programs at Macomb Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Michigan. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Warren.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Macomb Community College take out $8,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Oakland Community College take out is $12,585.

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#4

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Rapids Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Michigan list. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Grand Rapids Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,500.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mott Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Michigan list. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $17,081 in student debt.

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Lansing Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #6 on the list. LCC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lansing.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at LCC take out is $10,295.

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Wayne County Community College District came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at WCCCD take out an average of $18,083 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #8 on the list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kalamazoo.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,670.

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#9

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Henry Ford College take out $18,817 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Michigan list. NMC is a small public school located in the town of Traverse City.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from NMC carry an average student debt load of $11,225.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Northwestern Michigan College Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
11 Delta College University Center, MI
12 St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 3,815
Ohio 11,432
Illinois 18,292
Wisconsin 2,376

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.

  • 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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