Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal State LA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA is $30,824. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.

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The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $5,742 $17,622 Fees $1,076 $1,076 Books and Supplies $1,011 $1,011 On Campus Room and Board $18,658 $18,658 On Campus Other Expenses $6,858 $6,858
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads 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.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
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