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. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UT Austin is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 253 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 273 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from UT Austin. This makes it the #28 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,243 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $37,972 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 UT Austin is $414 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 253 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UT Austin. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Liberal Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $94,745 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all liberal arts graduates with a master's is $52,522.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of liberal arts master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
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