Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how MSU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts & humanities.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities. Specifically, it ranked #436 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,735 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, liberal arts & humanities students borrow a median amount of $27,312 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts & humanities majors at Michigan State University.
The liberal arts & humanities program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 34 |