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 UST ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, UST came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of St. Thomas handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from UST. This makes it the #40 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UST is $53,187. 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.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UST was $1,175 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,900 | $32,900 |
| Fees | $760 | $760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,094 | $1,094 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,248 | $10,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,902 | $3,902 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St. Thomas with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UST 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 UST Online Learning page.
Liberal Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from UST make a median salary of $47,652 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,522.
The liberal arts program at UST awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St. Thomas with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of St. Thomas.
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