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Liberal Arts & Humanities in Tennessee

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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Tennessee

10,645 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Tennessee

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 9,311
Bachelor’s Degree 654
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 393
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 393
Master’s Degree 214
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 66
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 66
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a liberal arts / sciences and humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Tennessee

There are 2,040 people in the state and 183,750 people in the nation working in liberal arts / sciences and humanities jobs.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a liberal arts / sciences and humanities grad in the state is $53,390, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,427 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

1,030 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,380. Graduates earn an average $29,170 after graduation.

899 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,616 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,989. 97% of students get financical aid.

818 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

672 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,064 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,687. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

632 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,597 a year.

630 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,371 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,193.

604 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

In their early career, Chattanooga State Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,450. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Chattanooga State Community College will pay a net price of $6,263.

588 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,742 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,418. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,776 a year.

545 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

In their early career, Roane State Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,072. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,268.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in TN

Some of the careers liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Professors 8% $47,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Visual & Performing Arts 2,629
Theology & Religious Vocations 888
English Language & Literature 834
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 445
Philosophy & Religious Studies 289

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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