Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how CSU Bakersfield ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts general studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Bakersfield awarded 328 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU Bakersfield report a median salary of $52,770 a year. This is below $56,447, the median for all majors at CSU Bakersfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,003 | $2,003 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU Bakersfield are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Bakersfield with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at California State University-Bakersfield.
The liberal arts general studies program at CSU Bakersfield breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 328 |
CSU Bakersfield granted 328 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (72%).