Below are the key facts about this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in liberal arts & humanities at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University handed out 79 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU report a median salary of $37,766 a year. This is lower than $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, liberal arts & humanities graduates take on a median debt of $36,500 in student loans. This is above $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were Black or African American. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
GSU conferred 79 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (44%).