by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts general studies.
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GSU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #1,012 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #51 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University handed out 79 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GSU earn a median of $37,766 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $36,500 in student loans. This is higher than $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 GSU were Black or African American. Approximately 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 general studies.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Governors State University.
The liberal arts general studies program at GSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 79 |
GSU awarded 79 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (44%).