by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, NAU came in at #46. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 418 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 498 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $43,752. 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 NAU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $28,569 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 NAU is $197 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 418 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from NAU. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Northern Arizona University.
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