by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Riverside compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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UC Riverside holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Riverside conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Riverside report a median salary of $53,198 a year. This is lower than $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $16,436 in student loans. This is below $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
Read more about UC Riverside tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at University of California-Riverside.
This liberal arts general studies program at UC Riverside includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 98 |
UC Riverside awarded 98 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (73%).