by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Alcorn State ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #888 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 313 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 888 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from Alcorn State. This makes it the #77 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,269 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Alcorn State, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $12,170 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,782.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Alcorn State paid an average of $328 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,869 | $7,869 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,672 | $1,672 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,255 | $10,255 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,268 | $3,268 |
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Of the 60 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from Alcorn State in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Alcorn State does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alcorn State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from Alcorn State in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Alcorn State University.
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