by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Sacramento State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Sacramento State as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, ranked #78 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 78 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in California | 20 of 150 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Sacramento awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Sacramento State is in the top 5% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Sacramento State earn a median of $46,959 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Sacramento State conferred 137 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
Sacramento State awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in humanities/humanistic studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 4 |
