by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Marshall University compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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Marshall University is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #1,240 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Marshall University conferred 153 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Marshall University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,014 a year. This is lower than $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $29,248 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Marshall University.
The liberal arts general studies program at Marshall University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 148 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 8 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
Marshall University awarded 148 completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Marshall University granted 8 degrees in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Marshall University awarded 5 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).