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. We've also included details on how Purchase College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,197 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $37,720 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 Purchase College is $424 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purchase College paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 33 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Purchase College, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purchase College 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Purchase College.
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