by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $35,056. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $38,239 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $382 per month.
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The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
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Of the 107 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
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