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. In addition, we cover how GSU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #788 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #46 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 788 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,107 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GSU paid an average of $328 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,872 | $7,872 |
| Fees | $3,448 | $3,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 103 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from GSU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 50% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the GSU 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 GSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Governors State University.
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