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. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, USU came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 38 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $31,049. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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Of the 59 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USU, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of liberal arts associate's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 682 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 58 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Utah State University.
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