1,017 Master's Programs in Humanities & Liberal Arts in North America

Specializations within humanities & liberal arts

Top universities for Humanities & Liberal Arts in North America

Ranked by how many humanities & liberal arts programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• University of Cincinnati (42)
• Temple University (39)
• University of Houston (35)
• Indiana University Bloomington (32)
• California Institute of the Arts (30)
• University of Florida (26)
• University of Oregon, Eugene (23)
• The University of Memphis (23)
• Savannah College of Art and Design (21)
• University of Oklahoma (19)

January intake in North America

219 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Acting, MFA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Film & Media Arts (2 Years) — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Arts Leadership — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Interdisciplinary Studies — Athabasca University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Creative Writing, M.F.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Collaborative Piano — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Humanities & Liberal Arts in North America: common questions

How many humanities & liberal arts programs are there in North America?

1,017 humanities & liberal arts masters programs at 167 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in humanities & liberal arts in North America is 29,786 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,531 USD and 34,646 USD a year.

Can I study humanities & liberal arts in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the humanities & liberal arts programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (1,017 of 1,017).

Are any of these humanities & liberal arts programs available online?

45 of the 1,017 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.