Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of South Florida USF compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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University of South Florida USF is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 1,120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Florida handed out 212 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Florida USF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,069 a year. This is below $58,776, the median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of South Florida USF, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $30,676 in student loans. This is higher than $21,829, the typical median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at University of South Florida.
The liberal arts general studies program at University of South Florida USF breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 407 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 16 |
University of South Florida USF conferred 407 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of South Florida USF granted 16 degrees in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).