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#1 #1 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA At the University of Richmond, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $63,200
#2 #2 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Each year, Wesleyan University awards about 104 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $66,300
#3 #3 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. St. John's College Annapolis, MD At St- John's College, only one major is offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. On average, 115 students are awarded a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies every year. view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $41,600
#4 #4 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. St. John's College Santa Fe, NM At St- John's College, only one major is offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Typically, 99 students are awarded a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies annually. view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,300–1,480 Median Starting Salary $28,200
#5 #5 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $47,100
#6 #6 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $77,900
#7 #7 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 169 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $73,600
#8 #8 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $61,800
#9 #9 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine. Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $78,700
#10 #10 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 261 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $63,800
#11 #11 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Every year, Saint Norbert College grants around 58 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,600
#12 #12 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Reed College Portland, OR Annually, Reed College grants about 43 degrees to students majoring in English Language and Literature, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mathematics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,320–1,520 Median Starting Salary $41,600
#13 #13 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 540 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,340–1,500 Median Starting Salary $65,000
#14 #14 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME At the College of the Atlantic, only one major is offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Median Starting Salary $38,200
#15 #15 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 197 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $73,000
#16 #16 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $59,800
#17 #17 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $66,200
#18 #18 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $60,000
#19 #19 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2210 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,800
#20 #20 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL At Lake Forest College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Lake Forest College grants 74 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $57,900
#21 #21 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $51,800
#22 #22 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 297 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,700
#23 #23 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Each year, Rutgers University-Camden grants about 230 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $67,100
#24 #24 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 143 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Communication, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,430–1,510 Median Starting Salary $61,600
#25 #25 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,800
#26 #26 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $69,900
#27 #27 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $47,300
#28 #28 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,600
#29 #29 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Each year, Fort Hays State University awards around 221 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,400
#30 #30 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $85,800
#31 #31 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Dallas Irving, TX At the University of Dallas, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,000
#32 #32 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 203 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $38,900
#33 #33 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Georgetown University grants 285 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $103,300
#34 #34 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $39,800
#35 #35 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 208 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $49,500
#36 #36 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS At Alcorn State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Alcorn State University awards 80 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $38,300
#37 #37 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC Annually, Coastal Carolina University grants about 192 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Median Starting Salary $35,000
#38 #38 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY At SUNY Brockport, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 211 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,600
#39 #39 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL At Auburn University at Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,000
#40 #40 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX At the University of St Thomas, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,500
#41 #41 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA At Louisiana State University-Shreveport, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $44,800
#42 #42 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,200
#43 #43 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 47 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $56,100
#44 #44 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 265 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,400
#45 #45 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 85 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,400
#46 #46 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY At Empire State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Empire State University awards 313 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $60,900
#47 #47 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,000
#48 #48 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 348 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $41,700
#49 #49 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,340 Median Starting Salary $58,700
#50 #50 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,000
#51 #51 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Clayton State University Morrow, GA At Clayton State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Community Psychology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 860–1,070 Median Starting Salary $45,400
#52 #52 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY At SUNY Old Westbury, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY Old Westbury awards 99 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,000
#53 #53 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Annually, Indiana University-East awards around 143 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Mathematics, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,400
#54 #54 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 335 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $45,100
#55 #55 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Human Biology. In fact, the University at Albany grants 297 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,900
#56 #56 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,100
#57 #57 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Montana State University grants 456 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $43,100
#58 #58 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. McDaniel College Westminster, MD Annually, McDaniel College grants around 45 degrees to students majoring in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Median Starting Salary $59,400
#59 #59 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 256 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,250 Median Starting Salary $45,400
#60 #60 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $31,300
#61 #61 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Each year, Winthrop University grants around 128 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,600
#62 #62 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Queens College awards 327 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Median Starting Salary $63,700
#63 #63 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,150 Median Starting Salary $66,100
#64 #64 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH At Ursuline College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Ursuline College grants 129 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,900
#65 #65 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR At Arkansas Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,900
#66 #66 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,800
#67 #67 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 319 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $40,700
#68 #68 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Houston Christian University Houston, TX At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Houston Christian University awards 78 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,600
#69 #69 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 372 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $45,300
#70 #70 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,400
#71 #71 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Each year, Indiana University-Northwest grants about 61 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $43,000
#72 #72 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Annually, Metropolitan State University awards about 141 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,100
#73 #73 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Annually, Alaska Pacific University grants around 9 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $62,900
#74 #74 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 138 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,900
#75 #75 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN At Indiana University-Southeast, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $44,900
#76 #76 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR At Henderson State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,080 Median Starting Salary $42,500
#77 #77 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN At Indiana University-South Bend, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Health and Wellness, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,190 Median Starting Salary $44,400
#78 #78 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Information Science/Studies, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $75,300
#79 #79 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 271 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Fine and Studio Arts Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,700
#80 #80 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $54,200
#81 #81 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX Each year, Texas A&M University-Central Texas grants around 63 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,000
#82 #82 Best College for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 55 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $39,000
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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 335,771 degrees granted in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 748 students earning degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 64% percent identify as women and 36% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, New York 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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.

#1 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Student Demographics

Total Students

748

Female Students

482 (64%)

Male Students

266 (35%)

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

22%

22

1,440–1,540

$63,200

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

16%

16

1,440–1,540

$66,300

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

55%

42

1,280–1,440

$41,600

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

53%

20

1,300–1,480

$28,200

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

48%

55

1,170–1,370

$47,100

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

5%

34

1,510–1,580

$77,900

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

6%

41

1,520–1,580

$73,600

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

9%

32

1,490–1,560

$61,800

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

4%

9

1,510–1,570

$78,700

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

48%

16

1,360–1,500

$63,800

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

86%

5

1,080–1,310

$55,600

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

29%

2

1,320–1,520

$41,600

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

48%

27

1,340–1,500

$65,000

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

69%

3

1,240–1,430

$38,200

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

8%

7

1,510–1,570

$73,000

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

78%

48

1,140–1,340