by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how BSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts general studies.
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BSU ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #201 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 205 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $43,034 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,965 in student loans. This is above $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at Ball State University.
This liberal arts general studies program at BSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 36 |
BSU awarded 205 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
BSU conferred 36 completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%). Some of these were earned through distance education.