by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 604 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2020-2021 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 colleges 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 Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Siena Heights University is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Adrian.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Siena Heights University
Oakland University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Oakland is a large public university located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Oakland University
It's hard to beat Ferris State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Ferris is a large public university located in the town of Big Rapids.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ferris State University
GVSU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Allendale.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Grand Valley State University
Located in the suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Spring Arbor University
UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Dearborn.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Michigan - Dearborn
Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College Michigan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Aquinas College Michigan
Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Baker College
Wayne State is a very large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wayne State University
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 604 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,733 |
| Communication & Journalism | 3,230 |
| English Language & Literature | 948 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 852 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 670 |
| History | 544 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 334 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 281 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 134 |
