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 CSUSM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #407 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #40 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 407 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,341 a year. 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 CSUSM, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $20,494 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 | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 174 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from CSUSM. About 7% were men and 93% were 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, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
CSUSM 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 CSUSM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at California State University - San Marcos.
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