by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NC State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NC State University among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, ranked #89 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 89 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 75 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 420 |
The table below lists every degree level available for liberal arts general studies at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NC State University, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,993 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State University granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
NC State University conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 4 certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
NC State University has not been ranked for liberal arts general studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of liberal arts general studies certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies certificate degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State University conferred 3 certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
NC State University granted 1 certificate completion in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NC State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 7 |