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. Also, learn how IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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IU Bloomington is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #72 out of 1,154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 225 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,775 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 IU Bloomington, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $46,408 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 IU Bloomington is $297 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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The liberal arts program at IU Bloomington awarded 189 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
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 Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
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