Liberal Arts Schools
In Alberta, Virginia
The city of Alberta has only one school where liberal arts faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of liberal arts and liberal arts education in Alberta, which includes liberal arts training at the following levels:
- Liberal Arts Certificate
- Associates degree in Liberal Arts
Statistics
Professional Trends
Alberta Vs. Virginia Liberal Arts Employment
| Alberta | 110 |
| Virginia | 2,150 |
Exactly 110 of Virginia's 2,150 liberal arts professionals work in Alberta. Between 2006 and 2010, in Alberta, there has been a 0% decline in the number of liberal arts professionals. Overall employment in Alberta has increased.
Alberta Vs. Virginia Liberal Arts employment growth
| 1,710 | 1,930 | 2,080 | 2,060 | 2,150 |
| 110 | 120 | 110 | No data | 110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Alberta
Liberal Arts VS. All professions salaries in Alberta
| $47,740 | $50,750 | $48,120 | No data | $47,420 |
| $29,730 | $31,150 | $32,250 | No data | $32,920 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Alberta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Alberta
In Alberta, salaries for liberal arts professionals have decreased. In 2010 liberal arts professionals in Alberta reportedly earned an average salary of $47,420 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for liberal arts professionals in Alberta was $47,740 per year. The decline in the salary of liberal arts professionals in Alberta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Liberal arts professionals in Alberta
10th percentile |
$29,870 |
25th percentile |
$35,580 |
50th percentile |
$43,660 |
75th percentile |
$57,360 |
90th percentile |
$69,720 |
Liberal arts professionals make a median salary of $43,660 per year in Alberta. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,870 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 133% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Liberal arts professionals and related professions in Alberta
English |
$45,290 |
Math |
$46,820 |
Liberal Arts |
$47,420 |
Alberta liberal arts professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Liberal Arts schools in Alberta
There is only one accredited liberal arts school in the city. Many of Alberta's liberal arts professionals are graduates of this school.
Liberal Arts Programs Offered In Alberta
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in liberal arts offered by Alberta's liberal arts schools.
Student Completed Liberal Arts Degrees In Alberta
associate |
252 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
22 |
| Total | 274 |
In 2010 approximately 274 students completed liberal arts courses.