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. We've also included details on how ESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #845 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #20 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 305 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 845 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at ESU is $38,423. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ESU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $17,914 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,782.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ESU was $462 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from ESU. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ESU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ESU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Emporia State University.
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