by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU among the top schools in the country for liberal arts & humanities, placing at #136 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 136 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Illinois | 10 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in liberal arts & humanities at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
This liberal arts & humanities area of study at EIU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 88 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU report a median salary of $46,407 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, liberal arts & humanities students accumulate a median of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
