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#1

#1 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S.

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,420–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$35,566

Median Starting Salary

$51,155

#2

#2 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S.

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800...

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,250

Median Starting Salary

$51,473

#3

#3 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S.

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Overall, Southern Methodist University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$45,094

Median Starting Salary

$50,923

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About Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

For all the 345,146 degrees granted in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 22 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 50% percent identify as women and 50% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, District of Columbia has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is $38,700.

Popularity of Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies can prepare you for is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
22
Female Students
11 (50%)
Male Students
11 (50%)

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