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 Tennessee State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #498 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #12 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from Tennessee State University. This makes it the #20 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,716 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University was $836 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $291 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,320 | $21,036 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,120 | $10,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,580 | $5,580 |
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Of the 19 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Tennessee State University, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of liberal arts master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 65% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Tennessee State University.
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