by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow 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 stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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CSU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #1,223 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #57 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Chicago State University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU report a median salary of $49,005 a year. This is lower than $58,753, the median for all majors at CSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSU, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $54,000 in student loans. This is above $43,322, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $8,040 |
| Fees | $4,714 | $4,717 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU were Black or African American. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chicago State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at Chicago State University.
The liberal arts general studies program at CSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 19 |
| General Studies | 4 |
CSU granted 19 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (68%).
CSU awarded 4 completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
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