Liberal Arts Schools
In Charleston, West Virginia
Liberal Arts faculty can choose to work at only one liberal arts school in Charleston. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the liberal arts academic community in Charleston, and the future trends. Academia in liberal arts includes liberal arts training at the liberal arts bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charleston Vs. West Virginia Liberal Arts Employment
| Charleston | 50 |
| West Virginia | 370 |
Of the 370 liberal arts professionals employed in West Virginia, 50 work in Charleston. The number of liberal arts professionals in Charleston has grown by 67% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for liberal arts professionals in Charleston has increased, overall employment in Charleston has also increased.
Charleston Vs. West Virginia Liberal Arts employment growth
| 280 | 240 | 290 | 280 | 370 |
| 30 | No data | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: West Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Charleston
Liberal Arts VS. All professions salaries in Charleston
| $57,300 | No data | $45,300 | $45,820 | $46,230 |
| $33,550 | $34,890 | $36,120 | $37,240 | $37,950 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Charleston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charleston
In Charleston, salaries for liberal arts professionals have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $46,230 per year was earned by liberal arts professionals in Charleston. Liberal arts professionals in Charleston made a yearly average salary of $57,300, four years earlier in 2006. The decline in the salary of liberal arts professionals in Charleston is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Liberal arts professionals in Charleston
10th percentile |
$34,770 |
25th percentile |
$39,270 |
50th percentile |
$45,430 |
75th percentile |
$52,040 |
90th percentile |
$60,910 |
Liberal arts professionals make a median salary of $45,430 per year in Charleston. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,770 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $60,910 per year.
Average Salaries for Liberal arts professionals and related professions in Charleston
English |
$33,010 |
Liberal Arts |
$46,230 |
Math |
$54,530 |
On average liberal arts professionals in Charleston earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Charleston.
Educational Trends
Liberal Arts schools in Charleston
There is only one accredited liberal arts school in the city. Many of Charleston's liberal arts professionals are graduates of this school.
Liberal Arts Programs Offered In Charleston
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in liberal arts offered by Charleston's liberal arts schools.
Student Completed Liberal Arts Degrees In Charleston
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
In 2010 approximately 4 students completed liberal arts courses.