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, and more. We've also included details on how Southwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest was ranked #337 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southwest was $726 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $176 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $326 | $326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,545 | $1,545 |
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Online degrees for the Southwest 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 Southwest Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 600 liberal arts majors earned their associate's degree from Southwest. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Tennessee Community College with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 23 |
