by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UT Austin compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 293 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $59,458 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $19,052 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The liberal arts general studies program at UT Austin includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 221 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 121 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 24 |
| General Studies | 23 |
UT Austin awarded 221 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
UT Austin conferred 121 degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
UT Austin granted 24 completions in humanities/humanistic studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
UT Austin granted 23 degrees in general studies recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).