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. Also, learn how UofM ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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UofM is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #98 out of 1,154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from UofM. This makes it the #18 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,158 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 UofM, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $28,661 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 UofM is $326 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 84 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UofM, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Liberal Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from UofM make a median salary of $55,105 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.
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from UofM in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Memphis.
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