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 EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #347 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 347 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $40,273. 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 EIU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $13,986 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,782.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Eastern Illinois University.
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