2,219 colleges are offering Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,068 schools have the Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program and 208 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 538,584 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 113,592 students earned undergraduate certificate, 383,834 students earned associate's, 38,862 students earned bachelor's, and 1,971 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities Program is $36,833
Colleges Offering Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program is $10,101 for state residents and $29,954 for out-of-state students. For graduate Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities programs, the average tuition is $11,421 for state residents and $24,868 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 1,496 | 383,834 | 137,678 | 246,156 |
| Bachelor | 1,068 | 38,862 | 13,423 | 25,439 |
| Master | 208 | 1,863 | 673 | 1,190 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 28 | 108 | 40 | 68 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 343 | 96,555 | 36,303 | 60,252 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 7 | 237 | 58 | 179 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 8 | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 178 | 16,778 | 5,689 | 11,089 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 53 | 325 | 135 | 190 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 18 | 22 | 9 | 13 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities is $36,833. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities Master's degree is $53,331.
The average loan debt of the completers in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities programs is $23,682
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $237. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program, the graduates from Georgetown University have the highest earning of $80,634 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Bentley University and DePaul University follow it with average earning $73,196 and $63,358 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $65,081 | $80,634 | $6,720 | - | - |
| Bentley University | $58,150 | $73,196 | $6,100 | $26,000 | $260 |
| DePaul University | $44,460 | $63,358 | $5,280 | $36,384 | $364 |
| Providence College | $60,848 | $55,748 | $4,646 | $27,000 | $270 |
| Southern Methodist University | $64,460 | $55,617 | $4,635 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities Sub Major Programs
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $29,230 | $2,436 | $10,111 | $101 |
| Associate | $28,626 | $2,386 | $10,998 | $110 |
| Bachelor's | $36,833 | $3,069 | $23,682 | $237 |
| Post-BS | $69,645 | $5,804 | $25,000 | $250 |
| Master's | $53,331 | $4,444 | $43,531 | $489 |
| Doctoral | $53,847 | $4,487 | - | - |
| First Professional Degree | $62,313 | $5,193 | - | - |
| Post-MS | $72,132 | $6,011 | $52,306 | $589 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
