Below 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 UVU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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UVU is in the top 5% of the country for liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #226 out of 1,120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Utah.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Utah Valley University awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,998 a year. This is lower than $53,268, the median for all majors at UVU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UVU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $15,729 in student loans. This is lower than $16,809, the typical median for all majors at UVU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,368 | $17,800 |
| Fees | $689 | $689 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at UVU are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 319 |
| White | 1,793 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 126 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UVU were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at Utah Valley University.
The liberal arts general studies program at UVU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 3,612 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 968 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 |
UVU conferred 3,612 completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
UVU conferred 968 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
UVU granted 3 completions in humanities/humanistic studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).