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 Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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Chico State is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #86 out of 1,154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,196 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 Chico State, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $36,106 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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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 | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
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Of the 216 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Chico State, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chico State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the Chico State 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 Chico State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at California State University - Chico.
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