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2024 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in Texas

7 Colleges in Texas
189 Master's Degrees
$57,365 Avg Early-Career Salary
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanitiesmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #29 out of the 37 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Combined, these schools handed out 189 master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for Your Master's Degree

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in Texas Your choice of liberal arts / sciences & humanities for getting your master's degree school matters. 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 Great Overall School

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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 master's degree.

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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in Texas.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities in Texas

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

Top Texas Schools for a Master's in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

The University of Texas at Austin is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from The University of Texas at Austin

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Annual Graduates

Southern Methodist University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Southern Methodist University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to check out University of St. Thomas. UST is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of St. Thomas

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Texas Christian University if you want to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Texas Christian University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Irving, UD is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Dallas

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Plainview.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wayland Baptist University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Killeen, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Texas A & M University - Central Texas

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 32 51
Oklahoma 32 190
New Mexico 31 19

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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 189

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,089
Social Sciences 975
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 538
Communication & Journalism 521
English Language & Literature 368
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 351
History 237
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 164
Philosophy & Religious Studies 107

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