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 Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business report a median salary of $64,920 a year. This is lower than $151,398, the median for all majors at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,652 | $60,920 |
| Fees | $7,766 | $7,766 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at University of Pennsylvania.
The liberal arts general studies program at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 89 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 32 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 |
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business granted 89 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business granted 32 completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business conferred 1 degree in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).