by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WSU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #257 out of 1,120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $41,906 a year. This is lower than $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,694 in student loans. This is above $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Wichita State University.
The liberal arts general studies program at WSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 188 |
| General Studies | 81 |
WSU awarded 188 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WSU conferred 81 completions in general studies in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.