by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #14 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CSU highly for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #1,323 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 1,323 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois | 61 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 195 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in liberal arts general studies at CSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Chicago State University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CSU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU report a median salary of $49,005 a year. This is lower than $58,753, the median for all majors at CSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSU, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $54,000 in student loans. This is above $43,322, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $8,040 |
| Fees | $4,714 | $4,717 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU were Black or African American. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chicago State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CSU awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (68%).
CSU conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in general studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (100%).
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