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. In addition, we cover how CU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at CU was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 238 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cumberland University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,264 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU was $1,110 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,640 | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,360 | $10,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,340 | $5,340 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from CU. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CU liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of liberal arts associate's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Cumberland University.
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