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. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, RIT came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 24 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,318 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $47,597 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 RIT is $322 per month.
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Part-time undergraduates at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from RIT. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a associate's degree in liberal arts from RIT. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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