by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, placing at #136 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 136 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois | 10 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
EIU ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from 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 general studies students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 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 general studies.
| 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 |
EIU conferred 88 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
