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#1 #1 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. Salve Regina University Newport, RI Every year, Salve Regina University grants around 75 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $61,074
#2 #2 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Every year, Faulkner University awards around 99 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,600
#3 #3 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Technology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,170–1,410 Median Starting Salary $46,644
#4 #4 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,994
#5 #5 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. University of California-Merced Merced, CA At the University of California-Merced, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $48,630
#6 #6 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA At Clark Atlanta University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,660
#7 #7 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 1093 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $49,784
#8 #8 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 292 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,499
#9 #9 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,945
#10 #10 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts Portland, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,373
#11 #11 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S. Pacifica Graduate Institute Santa Barbara CA, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,373
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About Humanities/Humanistic Studies

A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

Of the 75 Humanities/Humanistic Studies degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, 36% percent of whom are men and the other 64% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Humanities/Humanistic Studies than any other state? In fact, California granted 16 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Humanities/Humanistic Studies is $38,700.

Popularity of Humanities/Humanistic Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Humanities/Humanistic Studies majors is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Humanities/Humanistic Studies can prepare you for is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

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Student Demographics

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Female Students

48 (64%)

Male Students

27 (36%)

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#1 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

66%

13

1,180–1,340

$61,074

#2 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

73%

8

970–1,080

$48,600

#3 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

69%

8

1,170–1,410

$46,644

#4 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

49%

6

1,290–1,450

$50,994

#5 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

97%

7

980–1,160

$48,630

#6 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

64%

4

890–1,090

$50,660

#7 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

86%

3

1,170–1,380

$49,784

#8 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

79%

3

1,020–1,250

$50,499

#9 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

65%

1

1,050–1,360

$48,945

#10 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

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$52,373

#11 Best College for Humanities/Humanistic Studies in the U.S.

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