by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,149 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
It is difficult to beat McNeese State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. McNeese is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Lake Charles.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from McNeese State University
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Monroe is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Louisiana at Monroe
It is difficult to beat Northwestern State University of Louisiana if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. NSU is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Natchitoches.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Southeastern Louisiana University
Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Louisiana State University - Alexandria
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 838 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 581 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,059 |
| Virginia | 34 | 2,473 |
| Alabama | 33 | 333 |
| Georgia | 33 | 619 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 1,012 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 654 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 463 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 916 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 514 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,149 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,267 |
| Communication & Journalism | 893 |
| English Language & Literature | 385 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 322 |
| History | 303 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 120 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 115 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 75 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 17 |
