by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University report a median salary of $79,731 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $19,312 in student loans. This is higher than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern 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 | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern 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 | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Northwestern University.
This liberal arts general studies program at Northwestern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 75 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 |
Northwestern University conferred 75 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Northwestern University granted 1 degree in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).