by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how FAU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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FAU is in the top 15% of the country for liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #347 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 109 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU report a median salary of $40,799 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $15,376 in student loans. This is lower than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at Florida Atlantic University.
This liberal arts general studies program at FAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 303 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 55 |
FAU granted 303 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).
FAU conferred 55 completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).