85 Master's Programs in Humanities & Liberal Arts

Specializations within humanities & liberal arts

Top universities for Humanities & Liberal Arts

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

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (13)
• Lindenwood University (8)
• Liberty University (6)
• Ball State University (5)
• University of Leicester (4)
• Coventry University, England (3)
• Rider University (3)
• Fort Hays State University (3)
• Appalachian State University (3)
• LAB University of Applied Sciences (2)

January intake

3 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 Interdisciplinary Studies — Athabasca University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Design for the Planet — LAB University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity — LAB University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027

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

How many humanities & liberal arts programs are there online?

85 humanities & liberal arts masters programs at 39 universities taught online are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in humanities & liberal arts is 15,972 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 8,265 USD and 19,858 USD a year.

Can I study humanities & liberal arts in English?

Yes — 100% of the humanities & liberal arts programs in our catalog are taught in English (85 of 85).