by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #212 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $45,735 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $27,312 in student loans. This is above $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 general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were 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 general studies.
| 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 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at Michigan State University.
The liberal arts general studies program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 30 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 4 |
MSU awarded 30 completions in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
MSU conferred 4 degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).