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 UAFS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #801 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #12 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 336 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 567 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 801 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAFS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,728 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAFS was $474 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $188 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAFS 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 UAFS Online Learning page.
Of the 88 students who earned an associate's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from UAFS in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UAFS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
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