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2024 Best Colleges for Liberal Arts in California

We rigorously analyzed earnings after graduation, student loan debt, and a host of other variables to determine what colleges and universities offer the best Liberal Arts programs in California. We looked at 70 programs to put our Liberal Arts rankings together to help you find the absolute best schools for Liberal Arts in California. ... Read More

If you’re still wondering whether Liberal Arts is the right field of study for you, check out our guide to majoring in Liberal Arts: what you can do with the major, how much you’ll make, and more.

For the purposes of these rankings we prioritized earnings after graduation 6 years and 10 years out for students that majored in Liberal Arts in California. Earnings are by no means the most important mark of success for a Liberal Arts undergraduate program, but it is a variable that is widely used across universities and colleges in California. In addition to salary, we also provide average student loans metric and other admissions data points.

In addition, if you scroll all the way through the list you’ll find every college or university that offers a Liberal Arts degree in California.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Best Universities offering Liberal Arts Majors in California

What is the best university for majoring in Liberal Arts in California?

Pepperdine University (PU) is the best university for majoring in Liberal Arts based on earnings data. On average, graduates from Pepperdine University (PU) earned an average of $49,058 2 years after graduating.

What is the cheapest university for majoring in Liberal Arts in California?

California State University-Monterey Bay is the cheapest university for majoring in Liberal Arts based on the Department of Education tuition data. On average, students pay $6,119 to attend California State University-Monterey Bay.

What is the most expensive university for majoring in Liberal Arts in California?

Scripps College is the most expensive university for majoring in Liberal Arts based on the Department of Education tuition data. On average, students pay $49,152 to attend Scripps College.

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#61 Best College for Liberal Arts
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Biola University
4 Year
La Mirada, CA
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Biola University, located in La Mirada, CA has 10 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 70%
Undergraduates 1,390 students
Tuition $34,498
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#62 Best College for Liberal Arts
Average Salary N/A
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Program Size 6
Scripps College
4 Year
Claremont, CA
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Scripps College, located in Claremont, CA has 6 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 28%
Undergraduates 253 students
Tuition $49,152
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#63 Best College for Liberal Arts
Average Salary N/A
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Program Size 4
University of the Pacific (UOP)
4 Year
Stockton, CA
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University of the Pacific (UOP), located in Stockton, CA has 4 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 65%
Undergraduates 1,771 students
Tuition $42,934
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#64 Best College for Liberal Arts
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 4
John F. Kennedy University
4 Year
Pleasant Hill, CA
John F. Kennedy University, located in Pleasant Hill, CA has 4 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
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Undergraduates 252 students
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#65 Best College for Liberal Arts
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University of California-Santa Barbara
4 Year
Santa Barbara, CA
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University of California-Santa Barbara, located in Santa Barbara, CA has 3 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
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Undergraduates 6,169 students
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#66 Best College for Liberal Arts
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Program Size 3
UC Santa Barbara
4 Year
Santa Barbara, CA
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UC Santa Barbara , located in Santa Barbara, CA has 3 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 33%
Undergraduates 6,169 students
Tuition $13,968
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#67 Best College for Liberal Arts
Average Salary N/A
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Program Size 1
UC Berkeley
4 Year
Berkeley, CA
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UC Berkeley , located in Berkeley, CA has 1 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 17%
Undergraduates 11,486 students
Tuition $13,431
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#68 Best College for Liberal Arts
Average Salary N/A
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University of California-Berkeley
4 Year
Berkeley, CA
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University of California-Berkeley, located in Berkeley, CA has 1 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
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Undergraduates 11,486 students
Tuition N/A
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#69 Best College for Liberal Arts
Average Salary N/A
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University of California-Los Angeles
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
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University of California-Los Angeles, located in Los Angeles, CA has 1 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate N/A
Undergraduates 13,156 students
Tuition N/A
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#70 Best College for Liberal Arts
Average Salary N/A
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Program Size 1
UCLA
4 Year
Los Angeles, CA
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UCLA, located in Los Angeles, CA has 1 students majoring in Liberal Arts. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 17%
Undergraduates 13,156 students
Tuition $12,763
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