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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts

141 Colleges in the United States
1,188 Master's Degrees
Liberal Arts is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #125 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 141 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,188 master's degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts The liberal studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of liberal arts students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for liberal arts.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in liberal arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

21 Most Well Attended Schools for Liberal Studies Students Working on Their Master's

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160 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in liberal arts. Located in the midsize suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Oklahoma.

There were roughly 160 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent data year.

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79 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at The Graduate Center, CUNY if you want to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts. Located in the large city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in New York.

There were approximately 79 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at The Graduate Center in the most recent data year.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
65 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Stony Brook University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in liberal arts. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in New York.

There were roughly 65 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Stony Brook University

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New York University
New York, NY
45 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at New York University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in New York.

There were approximately 45 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Maryland.

There were approximately 35 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Texas.

There were approximately 32 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Southern Methodist University

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#2 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Arizona.

There were approximately 32 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available.

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30 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Texas.

There were approximately 30 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Texas Christian University

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28 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in North Carolina.

There were roughly 28 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
28 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#1 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 28 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

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St John's College
Annapolis, MD
27 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MD
#2 Best Quality In MD

Located in the suburb of Annapolis, St. John's Annapolis is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Maryland.

There were about 27 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at St. John's Annapolis in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from St John’s College

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27 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were approximately 27 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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21 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

UST is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Houston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Texas.

There were roughly 21 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UST in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of St. Thomas

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
21 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Yale University

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St. John's College
Santa Fe, NM
21 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, St. John's is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in New Mexico.

There were roughly 21 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at St. John's in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Texas.

There were approximately 20 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
20 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CT
#1 Best Quality In CT

Wesleyan U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Middletown. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Connecticut.

There were roughly 20 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Wesleyan U in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Wesleyan University

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18 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, AUM is a public university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Alabama.

There were about 18 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at AUM in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Auburn University at Montgomery

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA
18 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford.

There were approximately 18 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent data year.

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17 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in North Carolina.

There were roughly 17 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
16 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in liberal arts in Tennessee.

There were about 16 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts students that almost earned our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts award.

Rank College Location
25 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
25 The New School New York, NY
25 San Diego State University San Diego, CA
25 Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX
22 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
23 Georgetown University Washington, DC
23 Union Institute & University Cincinnati, OH
25 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
25 The New School New York, NY
25 San Diego State University San Diego, CA
25 Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX

Liberal Arts by Region

View the Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts for a specific region near you.

Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

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Humanities 465
Individualized Studies 169
General Studies 168

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