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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Missouri

49 Colleges
$28,467 Avg Salary
$18,885 Avg Student Debt

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 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 Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 49 schools in Missouri 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 2023 rankings named Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City the most popular school in Missouri for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at MCC take out an average of $8,792 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City Report

#2

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Saint Louis Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Saint Louis Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Saint Louis Community College take out $8,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Saint Louis Community College Report

#3

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Columbia College Missouri take out is $23,451.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Moberly Area Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the town of Moberly, MACC is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at MACC accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Moberly Area Community College Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ozarks Technical Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. OTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at OTC take out an average of $12,792 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Ozarks Technical Community College Report

#6

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO

With a ranking of #6, St Charles Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the large suburb of Cottleville, SCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from SCC take out $7,071 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at St Charles Community College Report

State Fair Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Missouri list. State Fair Community College is a small public school located in the town of Sedalia.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from State Fair Community College take out $10,575 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO

Three Rivers 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. Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Three Rivers College carry an average student debt load of $10,806.

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#9

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

With a ranking of #9, Jefferson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the rural area of Hillsboro, JeffCo is a public college with a small student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from JeffCo take out $7,837 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO

Mineral Area College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Missouri list. Located in the town of Park Hills, MAC is a public school with a small student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at MAC take out an average of $8,574 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Mineral Area College Report

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 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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