Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how EMU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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EMU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #329 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Mennonite University awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EMU report a median salary of $43,490 a year. This is lower than $69,005, the median for all majors at EMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EMU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,415, the typical median for all majors at EMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,620 | $43,070 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at EMU are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at Eastern Mennonite University.
This liberal arts general studies program at EMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 16 |
EMU awarded 16 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).