Search Colleges & Universities

Liberal Arts & Humanities Degree Programs

Unlike vocational school students, who learn a particular trade, students in liberal arts and humanities programs receive a broad base of education. Graduates enter the workforce with flexibility, knowledge, and valuable career skills.

College Degrees in Humanities

Humanities degrees offer an interdisciplinary course of study, often focusing on history, religion, philosophy, and art in a cultural context. Graduates of humanities programs use their problem-solving, research, and critical thinking skills to their advantage in a number of popular careers, including:

  • Journalism
  • Travel consulting
  • Genealogy
  • Government work


With additional training and degrees, humanities majors can go on to become psychologists, public policy managers, and lecturers.

Liberal Arts Degrees

Students pursuing a liberal arts degree study a range of fields, including literature, languages, mathematics, and science. Graduates may find employment as:

  • Translators and language specialists
  • Writers/editors
  • Researchers
  • Consultants


The advertising and business world can be particularly receptive to liberal arts majors, as potential employers look for well-rounded applicants. Additional education can mean larger career opportunities--many physicians and lawyers begin their educational training with a college degree in liberal arts.

Typical Salaries for Humanities & Liberal Arts Graduates

The training that students receive in humanities & liberal arts programs is often highly valued by potential employers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that writers, for example, earned a median annual salary of $50,660 in 2007, with editors pulling in slightly less at $48,320. That same year, language specialists working for the Federal government earned $76,287 on average.

Many students use a major in humanities & liberal arts to determine where they want to take a future career. If you're looking for an educational program that offers subjects that matter to you, a degree program in humanities & liberal arts may be the best fit.

Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities

Degree programs in liberal arts & humanities from accredited universities and colleges:

Art History Get the credentials you need to become a museum curator, conservator, historian, researcher or professor. And with the writing and critical thinking skills of this liberal arts degree, you're qualified for a host of jobs in other fields too.
Communications & Media Learn to address a variety of audiences as a public relations specialist, advertiser, policy advocate, or grassroots organizer--and those are just a few of the jobs out there for good communicators.
English English, English Language and Literature
General Studies Undergraduate degrees in general studies
Language Programs in Languages & Translation
Liberal Arts Associate & Bachelor Degree Programs in Liberal Arts
Religious Studies Theology, Biblical Studies, Divinity, Ministry, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Religion
Writing Develop the most prized skill in a variety of jobs and professions the world over. Good writers are always in high demand in business, government, the nonprofit world and just about everywhere else.

Certificates & Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities: Find Schools Near You

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from this state.

Matching School Ads

University of Phoenix

Request Info

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Visit www.phoenix.edu
Campus Locations:
  • San Jose
  • Oakland
  • Livermore
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Human Services/Gerontology
USC School of Social Work

Request Info

The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Visit msw.usc.edu
Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Arkansas State University Jonesboro

Request Info

Work toward your degree with Arkansas State University Jonesboro.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Gifted, Talented, and Creative
Capella University

Request Info

Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

Visit www.capella.edu
Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • DBA - Leadership
  • PhD - General Information Technology
Heald College

Request Info

Heald College provides hands-on educational programs that can help students prepare for careers in the healthcare, business, legal and technology fields.

Campus Locations:
  • Milpitas
  • Hayward
  • San Francisco
  • Concord
Programs:
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
Walden University

Request Info

Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • M.S. in Management - Global Management
  • M.B.A. in Risk Management
Argosy University

Request Info

Welcome to Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA) (Online)
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
University of Florida

Request Info

Online Programs That Build Leaders. Credentials That Build Careers.
One of the largest and most respected universities in the nation, the University of Florida (UF) has furthered the personal and professional growth of thousands. Founded in 1853 and ranked among America's top 20 best public universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university's role as a technological and economic force can be felt around the globe. UF Executive Education now delivers high-impact business solutions to individuals and groups, 100% online, through its Essentials of Business executive certificate program. Each business certificate online offers the prestige of UF while preparing professionals for career growth in tactical areas of management.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Tactical IT Management
  • Tactical Marketing Management
American InterContinental University Online

Request Info

AIU’s real-world focus and in-depth specializations can help you stand out in the industry.

Visit www.aiuonline.edu
Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MBA - Finance
  • Bachelor's (BBA) - Entrepreneurship
Keiser University Graduate School

Request Info

Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Education, MS - Teaching and Learning (Online)
  • MBA - Leadership (Online)
Matching School Ads