2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked 3rd in Ohio. In fact, 11,432 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
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The Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 93 schools in Ohio 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.
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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Cuyahoga Community College District the most popular school in Ohio for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Cuyahoga Community College District Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbus State Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Columbus State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Columbus State take out is $12,527.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lorain County Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. LCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Elyria.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from LCCC carry an average student debt load of $12,000.
The excellent programs at Kent State University at Stark helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Canton, Kent State University at Stark is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Kent State University at Stark accumulate an average of around $27,075 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $206.
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Out of the 93 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Gateway Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Eastern Gateway Community College is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Steubenville.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Eastern Gateway Community College take out is $13,000.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Eastern Gateway Community College Report
Owens 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. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debt load of $20,000.
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Ohio State University - Newark Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the small suburb of Newark, Ohio State University - Newark Campus is a public college with a small student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Ohio State University - Newark Campus take out $14,259 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Lakeland Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio list. Lakeland is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirtland.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Lakeland carry an average student debt load of $11,000.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Lakeland Community College Report
Sinclair Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Sinclair Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,000.
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Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from OHIO Athens carry an average student debt load of $24,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $262.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report
Bowling Green State University - Firelands landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the rural area of Huron, BGSU-Firelands is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from BGSU-Firelands carry an average student debt load of $19,038. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $244.
With a ranking of #12, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Cincinnati State take out is $14,666.
Kent State University at Geauga landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Kent State University at Geauga is a small public school located in the rural area of Burton.
While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Kent State University at Geauga accumulate an average of around $27,075 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $206.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Kent State University at Geauga Report
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities students in the state of Ohio that almost earned our Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Kent State University at Trumbull | Warren, OH |
| 15 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
| 16 | Clark State Community College | Springfield, OH |
| 17 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 18 | Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH |
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 3,815 |
| Michigan | 9,711 |
| Illinois | 18,292 |
| Wisconsin | 2,376 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Related Majors
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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