by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State LA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #27 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal State LA highly for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #175 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 175 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in California | 37 of 150 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles conferred 143 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA earn a median of $39,472 a year. This is below $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $15,171 in student loans. This is above $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Cal State LA granted 143 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (85%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 1 |
