Liberal Arts Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
Liberal Arts faculty can choose to work at one of 10 liberal arts schools in Atlanta. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in liberal arts in the city of Atlanta, which encompasses liberal arts training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Liberal Arts
- Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts
- Masters degree in Liberal Arts
- PhD degree in Liberal Arts
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Liberal Arts Employment
| Atlanta | 850 |
| Georgia | 1,740 |
Exactly 850 of the 1,740 liberal arts professionals employed in Georgia, work in Atlanta. There has been a 25% growth in the number of liberal arts professionals in Atlanta between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Liberal Arts employment growth
| 1,590 | 1,770 | 1,710 | 1,740 | 1,740 |
| 680 | 800 | 770 | 810 | 850 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Liberal Arts VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $62,200 | $59,800 | $57,980 | $58,660 | $57,510 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
As the number of liberal arts professionals in Atlanta has grown, salaries for liberal arts professionals have decreased. In 2010 liberal arts professionals in Atlanta reportedly earned an average salary of $57,510 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for liberal arts professionals in Atlanta was $62,200 per year. The decline in the salary of liberal arts professionals in Atlanta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Liberal arts professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$29,730 |
25th percentile |
$41,840 |
50th percentile |
$52,590 |
75th percentile |
$69,260 |
90th percentile |
$89,140 |
Liberal arts professionals in Atlanta make a median yearly salary of $52,590. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,730 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 200% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Liberal arts professionals and related professions in Atlanta
History |
$46,080 |
Music |
$46,310 |
English |
$55,403 |
Liberal Arts |
$57,510 |
Math |
$75,615 |
On average liberal arts professional salaries in Atlanta are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Liberal Arts schools in Atlanta
There are 10 accredited liberal arts schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's liberal arts professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Liberal Arts Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
8 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 17 |
Atlanta's liberal arts schools offer 17 liberal arts degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Liberal Arts Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
743 |
bachelor |
101 |
master |
22 |
doctor |
13 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 879 |
In 2010 approximately 879 students graduated from liberal arts courses.