by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how ISU stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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ISU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #454 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $36,326 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, liberal arts general studies 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.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 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 general studies.
| 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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at Iowa State University.
This liberal arts general studies program at ISU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 76 |
ISU granted 76 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).