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. We've also included details on how Marshall University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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Marshall University was ranked #127 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 #3 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from Marshall University. This makes it the #90 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Marshall University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,282 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Marshall University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $19,067 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,782.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at Marshall University is $105 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 171 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Marshall University. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Marshall University 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in liberal arts from Marshall University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Marshall University.
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