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 KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, KU came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $42,527. 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 KU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $44,309 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 KU is $380 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 87 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from KU in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Kansas.
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