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 #42. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University is $36,993. This is higher than $32,253, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's liberal arts program at Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of $53,270. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all liberal arts graduates with a master's is $46,646.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $29,723 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 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 Middle Tennessee State University is $113 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Middle Tennessee State University. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 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 bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 liberal arts majors earned their master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% 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 master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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