by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Lowell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #555 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 555 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,140 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $29,704 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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Of the 87 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from UMass Lowell in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell 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 Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
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