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. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #645 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #37 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 645 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,545 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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Part-time undergraduates at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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