by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts Schools in Louisiana ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 101 degrees in liberal arts annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts Schools in Louisiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the liberal studies degree levels they offer.
Every student who is interested in liberal arts has to take a look at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Located in the remote town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in liberal arts from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Baton Rouge Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts. BRCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Baton Rouge.More information about a degree in liberal arts from Baton Rouge Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 63,684 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 16,095 |
| Georgia | 690 | 6,524 |
| Virginia | 630 | 5,953 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 8,135 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 4,103 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 5,734 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 1,680 |
| Alabama | 500 | 957 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 2,166 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 483 |
Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 5,122 |
| Individualized Studies | 461 |
| Humanities | 4 |
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