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. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, Sac State came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from Sac State. This makes it the #107 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sac State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,286 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 Sac State, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $20,231 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the Sac 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in liberal arts from Sac State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Sac State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 California State University - Sacramento.
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