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. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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Mizzou was ranked #136 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $39,317. 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 Mizzou, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $40,923 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 Mizzou is $402 per month.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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The liberal arts program at Mizzou awarded 85 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
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