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. In addition, we cover how FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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FAU was ranked #156 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 #17 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,605 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 FAU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $35,069 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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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from FAU in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 268 students who earned an associate's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from FAU in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Florida Atlantic University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
