Fast Facts: Liberal Arts
- In 2006, individuals with a bachelor's degree earned $25,717 than individuals who only have a high school degree
- Average salary for individuals with a master's degree or higher, 2006: $82,320
- Number of liberal arts colleges that specifically emphasize liberal arts undergraduate education: 266
- Famous individuals with liberal arts degrees:
- President John F. Kennedy (international affairs)
- Sally Ride (English & physics)
- Adam Sandler (BFA)
- Tommy Lee Jones (English)
- Denzel Washington (drama & journalism)
- Average salaries for liberal arts graduates, 2007: $35,378
Sources:
National Association of Colleges and Employers
University of Colorado Denver
U.S. Census Bureau
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