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 Middle Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, Middle Tennessee State University came in at #40. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #7 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,074 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $15,663 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 Middle Tennessee State University is $113 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $314 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's liberal arts program at Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of $55,570. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all liberal arts graduates with a master's is $52,522.
Of the 67 students who earned a master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| 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 Middle Tennessee State University.
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