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. In addition, we cover how Eastern ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #537 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 537 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 733 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $35,958. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $27,459 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 Eastern is $243 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 164 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Eastern. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Of the 45 liberal arts students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Eastern, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
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