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 Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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Illinois State was ranked #147 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 #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $31,745. 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 Illinois State, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $32,138 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 Illinois State is $364 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Illinois State. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Illinois State University.
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