by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts general studies.
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FHSU ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #362 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fort Hays State University awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,931 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FHSU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,592 in student loans. This is below $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
Find out more about FHSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at FHSU were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at Fort Hays State University.
This liberal arts general studies program at FHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 191 |
FHSU awarded 191 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%). Some of these were earned through distance education.