### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Humanities is a valuable choice and often an essential first step for students planning to begin a career as a content strategist, a human resource specialist, or a copywriter. Interestingly, nationally, humanities is a very rare major coming in at the 155th most popular area of study. In the last year, there were 1,845 humanities degrees conferred. In-state tuition for humanities at private schools is, on average, 3.8 times more pricey than their public peers.

 There are 248 schools which offer humanities. 248 schools is on par with other programs offered in the United States. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other humanities undergrads, consider looking at institutions in New Jersey which have the most undergraduates admitted to humanities annually. Zooming out, the best region to major in humanities is in the Far West region with [Azusa Pacific University](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university), [Washington State University](/colleges/washington-state-university), and [California State University-Monterey Bay](/colleges/california-state-university-monterey-bay) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the best conference to study humanities is the Big East Conference with [Seton Hall University](/colleges/seton-hall-university), [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university), and [Providence College](/colleges/providence-college) representing the conference. Based on our list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our selection for the best university for humanities is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university).

 The overall 'best' school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There can be a bunch of angels to think about when selecting school. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely impact your feelings on where to go to school. Here at Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which humanities university is home to the best college campus, the answer is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which college has the top campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more to evaluate every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our pick for the school with the best student life for humanities is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Are you curious why? Keep reading to learn more about our top selections. Many of our decisions will probably surprise you.

 If cost is a major factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might be cautious about [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspappears to be our most expensive university for humanities, at least for out of state enrollment. We do have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the expense at [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspinto perspective. You could also want to know that humanities is the 203rd most expensive degree in the nation, with an average bill of $29,700. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for humanities in the country is Connecticut with expenses at the primary school, Yale University, of $55,500. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for humanities is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university) with a cost of $55,500, and [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university) with a cost of $47,730.

 Our cheapest region for humanities is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Colorado Boulder](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder) with a cost of $34,930, [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, and [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790. In better news, the most affordable college for humanities is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying in the neighborhood of $9,700 for a degree in humanities. The cost increases intensely to an average of $24,800 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the university with the best value for humanities: [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). Through this link you can find our comprehensive list of the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this discussion is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for humanities students can differ, but within two years completing the major graduates will regularly earn around $39,800. There can be much variation in salary; highest paid earners can experience pay up to $75,800. Even right out of school, the minimum earning jobs within the humanities field earn $21,100, which isn't that bad. The highest earning graduates for humanities studied at [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of humanities is solid, being within the 73rd percentile of all programs. The school with the highest composite diversity for humanities is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Humanities only ranks within the 71st percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, ranking in the 75th percentile. White undergraduates make up the largest share at 53% of students majoring in humanities. Additionally, 71% of students pursuing a humanities major are women.

 The median score of humanities professors is 4 stars, a ranking which is surprisingly the median score for all majors; which is a fine. If you are searching for the most popular humanities instructor nationally, look no further than Hector Vazquez at [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college). This may be shocking, but the highest rated instructors for humanities by student are at [Valencia College](/colleges/valencia-college). If we incorporate data other than basic rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best professors for humanities is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). You will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for humanities is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a general page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we hope you believe that approaching the higher education world through a lens only built on superlatives might cause problems. We hope you read our more focused pages on different topics and read a few of our informative background pages on useful details to consider as you progress with your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Humanities is the 155th most popular degree in America, with 1,845 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #156 [Quality Control and Safety Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-quality-control-and-safety-technologies), and narrowly lost to #154 [Architectural Technology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-architectural-technology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 248 colleges across the nation, and is the 92nd most widely offered degree. Given that humanities is offered at 23% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that 65% of colleges offering humanities are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The far west produces the most humanities graduates, largely led by [Azusa Pacific University](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university), while it’s the Big East Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New Jersey ranks highest, with particular help from [Montclair State University](/colleges/montclair-state-university) and [Seton Hall University](/colleges/seton-hall-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more humanities graduates than [Barstow Community College](/colleges/barstow-community-college), which graduated 171 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study humanities). More students studied humanities as a percentage of total students at [The King's College](/colleges/the-king-s-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Humanities is the 203rd most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $29,694 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #204, [Writing](rankings/best-colleges-for-writing), with a median cost of $29,680).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 humanities programs led by [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university) with an annual cost of $55,500. Connecticut is the most expensive state for humanities also led by [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 73.45% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 32.12% less than the median private school. So make sure to check out public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most costly option in the top 25 is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), which is the 3rd most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho). It costs just $4,208 per year, but it is its humanities program is ranked #56. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo)  is probably right for you, ranked #20 with an in-state cost of just $5,790. Another more affordable choice would be #8, [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) in Leon County, FL with a cost of $4,022 for in-state students and $16,540 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a major investment for most people. It's important to lack doubt you get a strong return on your investment. With that in mind, we hope the following career and income insights help you in deciding your major at college.

 Just after school, Humanities graduates make $29,087 a year on average (bottom 16%). Later on in their work lives, they commonly bring in somewhere between $21,080 and $75,758, but average near $39,844. For context, that's 3% north of the American average.

 The most popular job title for a Humanities graduate is Sales Agent, which usually earn close to $19,000; next are Customer Service Specialist and Analyst, which predominantly make near $23,000 and $54,000 respectively.

 The Southwest has the highest grossing Humanities graduates. WV has the best paid Humanities graduates of any state. Northeast 10 Conference has the most well paid Humanities graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Humanities: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is average.

 Instructors unfailingly have an important influence your college experience, regardless of your primary focus. An effective professor can provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Conversely, a poor professor can turn you off of a subject or even worse... flunk you!

 Humanities professors have a median student rating of 4 out of 5, putting them in the top 49th percentile in the US grounded in overall professor effectivness. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Humanities professors just edged-out those from ["Marketing"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-marketing), whereas ["Recording Arts Technology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-recording-arts-technology)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Humanities.

 Now for some statistics about Humanities professors. Colleges located in fringe rural areas tend to have the best Humanities professors. The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference has the highest rated Humanities professors. The Mid East region has the highest rated Humanities professors. Private universities tend to have higher rated Humanities professors than public universities. Finally, Wyoming has the highest rated Humanities professors in America.

 Hector Vazquez, instructor at [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college)&nbspin Miami, FL is the most popular Humanities professor in the nation. Katie Houston, instructor at [University of Maryland Global Campus](/colleges/university-of-maryland-global-campus)&nbspin Adelphi, MD is the highest rated Humanities professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Find out which schools have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is one of the most constructive adventures in one's life; it is an opportunity for individual progress and expansion. Undergraduates start to capture what they want to become and develop the necessary skills to be a successful member of society. But learning is deeper than what one learns in a classroom environment - the discussions which one has with her peers, the personal lesson gained from an old professor, the exposure to a different viewpoint. As such, a diverse student experience tremendously enhances what you gain from your time at university.

 Humanities is a more racially diverse subject than average\*. 53% of the nation's Humanities majors are white students, followed by latino students (22%), students of other races\*\*(10%), and black students (9%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [The University of Texas at San Antonio](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio) located in San Antonio, TX.

 Furthermore, Humanities significatly skews female, with 71% of students majoring in Humanities identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Lander University](/colleges/lander-university) in Greenwood, SC.

  Another substantial type of diversity is financial diversity. Humanities ranks in the top 29% of focuses for class diversity. 27% of its majors come from families taking in less than $30,000 a year, 16% are from lower middle>income households, and 26% grew up in homes with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [University of Wisconsin-Parkside](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-parkside) is the most financially diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Humanities. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Conference USA is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 6%
* Black: 9%
* Latino: 22%
* White: 53%
* Other: 10%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 29%
* Female: 71%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 27%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 14%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 72%
* Out of State: 24%
* International: 4%


2023 Humanities Salary

There are about 166,070 students enrolled in Humanities in the USA.

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