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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 17,409 students earned their Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities degrees in WA.

A Liberal Arts & Humanities major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 16,515
Bachelor’s Degree 893
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 50.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 1,060 people employed in jobs related to a liberal arts / sciences and humanities degree, compared to 183,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a liberal arts / sciences and humanities grad in the state is $74,330, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

#1

Bellevue College

Bellevue
1,523 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

1,195 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

The 9.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,755 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

1,068 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,477 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#4

Clark College

Vancouver
1,008 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,169 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $7,918. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

992 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

49% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,323. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

932 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

A typical student attending Everett Community College will pay a net price of $8,654. In their early career, Everett Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,138. 51% of students get financical aid.

833 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending South Puget Sound Community College will pay a net price of $7,415. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid.

703 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,189 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Olympic College

Bremerton
694 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,639. Graduates earn an average $33,562 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

634 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,961 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Professors 19% $65,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Visual & Performing Arts 1,718
English Language & Literature 896
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 603
Philosophy & Religious Studies 331
Theology & Religious Vocations 268

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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