by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in liberal arts & humanities at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
This liberal arts & humanities field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 76 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 7 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level.
Liberal Arts & Humanities students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University report a median salary of $79,731 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, liberal arts & humanities graduates take on a median debt of $19,312 in student loans. This is higher than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for liberal arts & humanities at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of liberal arts & humanities undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities | 58 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities | 1 |
