Humanities Major
Bachelor of Art
Why a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities?
The Humanities degree program provides students with a multidisciplinary education built upon a liberal arts foundation. Particular fields of study include Art, Communication, English, Dance, History, Theatre, Music and Political Science.
The bachelor’s in humanities empowers students by providing them with the essential tools to succeed in many professions in a global environment. In 2021, the median annual earnings for full-time workers with a terminal degree in the Humanities area were roughly $64,000.
What You’ll Gain
Students working on their humanities bachelor’s degrees will cultivate skills and acquire knowledge to prepare them for the private sector and public service.
Humanities tells the stories of our communities and our world. Whether looking behind us at our history or looking forward to the future, people with humanities degrees are trained to tell the story, document the events, and provide a vision for achieving goals.
Graduates leave with the confidence that they have a sturdy liberal arts base upon which to build their chosen careers.
What fields pair well with this degree?
- Museum studies
- Archivists
- Teacher in Primary or Secondary Education
- Tourism Education
- Corporate Archivist
- Gaming designers
- Editors for Newspapers, Academic Journals, and Publishing Houses
- Research positions within Local, State, and Federal Government
- Grant writing and research for non-profit organizations
One Degree That Opens All These Doors
$78,060
Technical Writer
$62,800
Public Relations Specialist
$64,240
Human Resources Specialist
$63,920
Market Research Analyst
$61,190
Social Worker
$63,400
Editor
$80,560
Postsecondary Teacher
$52,340
Advertising Sales Agent
$52,330
Interpreter/Translator
$49,470
Event Planner
Note: Salary and job outlook data are based on national averages and may vary by location, experience, and industry.
Who You’ll Meet
Gina G. Bennett
Assistant Professor of Global Studies
What is your favorite thing about being a Cobra? As a historian, I love that Coker University offers geographic access to the history of America and academic freedom for my students to explore the region’s…
Margaret J. Godbey
Associate Professor of English, Director of the Writer’s Studio, Director of Educational Travel, and Fulbright Program Advisor
Year Started at Coker 2011 Education Background B.F.A. New York University, New York, NY; M.A. in English, DePaul University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. in English, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Research…
Rhonda Knight
Professor of English; James Wayne Lemke Chair in University Service and Leadership
RESEARCH: Medieval and Early Modern literature of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Linguistics, Early Modern Staging Practices, Science Fiction and Mystery Novels, and Doctor Who FELLOWSHIPS: NEH Teaching…
Nancin Dadem
Assistant Professor of Communications
Year Started at Coker 2023 Education Background Ph.D., Ohio University M.A., Bayero University B.A., University of Jos Research Background Dr. Dadem investigates the intersections of communication, health, and…