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 WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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WIU was ranked #148 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from WIU. This makes it the #121 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 WIU is $38,196. 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 WIU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $24,843 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at WIU is $238 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 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 | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU 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 Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 liberal arts majors earned their master's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Western Illinois University.
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