by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CSM. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 17 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSM among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #487 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 487 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Maryland | 11 of 26 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 85 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at CSM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 305 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 95 |
| Certificate | 181 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, College of Southern Maryland handed out 305 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CSM ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,640 | $7,560 |
| Fees | $840 | $1,890 |
Learn more about CSM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at CSM are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Southern Maryland with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 39 |
CSM awarded 243 associate’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
CSM granted 62 associate’s completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
During the most recent reporting year, College of Southern Maryland conferred 95 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CSM is not currently ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at CSM are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Southern Maryland with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
CSM granted 95 undergraduate certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of Southern Maryland awarded 181 certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CSM is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of liberal arts general studies certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies certificate degree graduates at CSM are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Southern Maryland with a certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 27 |
CSM conferred 181 certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
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