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 UW - Whitewater ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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UW - Whitewater is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #114 out of 1,154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 114 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,494 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 UW - Whitewater, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $19,600 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 $19,782.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - Whitewater 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 UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 220 students earned a associate's degree in liberal arts from UW - Whitewater. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 179 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
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