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 ECSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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ECSU was ranked #120 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 #3 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,870 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECSU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $24,580 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 ECSU is $261 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECSU paid an average of $626 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
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The liberal arts program at ECSU awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the ECSU 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 ECSU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in liberal arts from ECSU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Eastern Connecticut State University.
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