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. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from UMKC. This makes it the #121 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,992 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 UMKC, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $24,896 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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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in liberal arts from UMKC in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
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