by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how CSULB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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CSULB was ranked #146 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 279 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 293 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $31,802. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
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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 | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 166 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at California State University - Long Beach.
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