by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how San Francisco State University compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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San Francisco State University is in the top 15% of the country for liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #86 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco State University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University report a median salary of $49,182 a year. This is below $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Francisco State University, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $15,467 in student loans. This is below $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,762 | $1,762 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at San Francisco State University.
This liberal arts general studies program at San Francisco State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 43 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 11 |
San Francisco State University awarded 43 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).
San Francisco State University granted 11 completions in humanities/humanistic studies in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).