Below are the key facts about this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU among the top schools in the country for liberal arts & humanities, coming in at #401 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 401 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Iowa | 5 of 24 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Plains States Region | 39 of 149 |
The following degree levels are available for liberal arts & humanities at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
The liberal arts & humanities area of study at ISU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 76 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
ISU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,326 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, liberal arts & humanities students borrow a median amount of $28,623 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |