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 Missouri Southern ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Southern was ranked #843 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #18 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 304 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 843 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri Southern State University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,783 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri Southern paid an average of $560 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $280 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,172 | $7,172 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,459 | $3,459 |
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Of the 89 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from Missouri Southern in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri Southern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Missouri Southern State University.
