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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Alcorn State ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #799 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from Alcorn State. This makes it the #77 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,216 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Alcorn State, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $39,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Alcorn State University.
Of the 76 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from Alcorn State in 2020-2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 91% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in liberal arts from Alcorn State in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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