by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how CSUMB ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts general studies.
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CSUMB ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #97 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Monterey Bay conferred 238 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUMB earn a median of $46,794 a year. This is lower than $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUMB, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $13,750 in student loans. This is below $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at California State University-Monterey Bay.
This liberal arts general studies program at CSUMB includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 131 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 107 |
CSUMB awarded 131 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
CSUMB conferred 107 completions in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (51%).