Liberal Arts Schools
In Springfield, Massachusetts

There are 4 liberal arts schools in Springfield for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of liberal arts and liberal arts education in Springfield, which includes liberal arts training at the following levels:

  • Associates degree in Liberal Arts
  • Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts

Statistics

Professional Trends

Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Liberal Arts Employment

Springfield 240
Massachusetts 2,220

Of the 2,220 liberal arts professionals employed in Massachusetts, 240 work in Springfield. The number of liberal arts professionals in Springfield has shrunk by 20% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of liberal arts professionals in Springfield has decreased, overall employment in Springfield has increased.

Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Liberal Arts employment growth

2,200 2,200 2,130 2,180 2,220
300 270 260 240 240
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Massachusetts
  • Dark Yellow: Springfield

Liberal Arts VS. All professions salaries in Springfield

$67,320 $73,060 No data No data $67,540
$39,790 $40,910 $42,280 $43,250 $44,520
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Springfield
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield

Salaries for liberal arts professionals in Springfield have increased. In 2010 Springfield liberal arts professionals earned an average yearly salary of $67,540. Four years earlier in 2006, liberal arts professionals in Springfield made an average salary of $67,320 per year. The growth in the salary of liberal arts professionals in Springfield is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Liberal arts professionals in Springfield

10th percentile		 $40,850
25th percentile		 $49,310
50th percentile		 $63,310
75th percentile		 $79,980
90th percentile		 $104,290

Liberal arts professionals in Springfield make a median yearly salary of $63,310. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,850 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 155% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Liberal arts professionals and related professions in Springfield

Music		 $41,950
English		 $61,160
Liberal Arts		 $67,540
Math		 $76,140

Liberal arts professional salaries in Springfield are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Liberal Arts schools in Springfield

4

There are 4 accredited liberal arts schools in the city. Many of Springfield's liberal arts professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Liberal Arts Programs Offered In Springfield

associate		 3
bachelor		 4
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total7

Springfield's liberal arts schools offer 7 liberal arts degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Liberal Arts Degrees In Springfield

associate		 175
bachelor		 71
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total246

In 2010 approximately 246 students graduated from liberal arts courses.

Liberal Arts Faculty Salaries in Springfield, Massachusetts

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