by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #253 out of 1,120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $37,159 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $19,268 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in liberal arts general studies from MSU were women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of liberal arts general studies doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a doctoral in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at Montana State University.
The liberal arts general studies program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 72 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 56 |
MSU awarded 72 degrees in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
MSU conferred 56 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).