If you're more concerned with gaining a broad and diverse education than you are focusing your energy on a narrow, concentrated field, or if you are interested in so many topics, from art to philosophy to music to history, that you want to investigate as many as you can, a Liberal Art degree may be a great fit.

Types of Degrees

Liberal Arts students can pursue an associate degree (2 years), bachelor's degree (4 years), master's degree (6-7 years), or doctorate degree (8+ years). Given the broad nature of a liberal arts degree, the career options post-grad are vast and varied, making the necessity of each level of degree highly dependent on your particular interests during and after your studies.

Admission Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a strong and varied academic background helping applicants obtain acceptance into their desired school. Each school has its own specific requirements, making it important for you to explore several options before settling on a particular school.

Career Opportunities After Earning A Liberal Arts Degree

The range of career opportunities available to someone with a degree in Liberal Arts include:

• Administrative Assistant
• Human Resource Assistant
• Public Relations Specialist
• University Professor
• Information based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.

Post Graduate Salary Information

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean salary for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants was $73,680 in 2023 ¹ while Human Resources Assistants earned a mean salary of $48,800 in 2023. ²

Note that the average salary varies widely not only depending on career chosen, but on geographical location and employer. Conditions in your area may vary.

References

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Careers associated with these educational opportunities often require additional degrees and certifications not offered as part of the educational opportunities presented by this website.
• Information based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.