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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #73 out of 1,100 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,327 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UofSC. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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