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. We've also included details on how ISU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #938 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 265 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 741 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 938 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,082 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $427 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
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Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from ISU in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the ISU 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 ISU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of liberal arts associate's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Idaho State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
