by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CCAC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #13 out of 21 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CCAC as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, placing at #958 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 958 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Pennsylvania | 25 of 34 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 139 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in liberal arts general studies at CCAC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 369 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Community College of Allegheny County handed out 369 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CCAC is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,080 | $11,340 |
| Fees | $1,176 | $1,243 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at CCAC are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Community College of Allegheny County with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 233 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 41 |
CCAC granted 297 associate’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
CCAC conferred 72 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
During the most recent reporting year, Community College of Allegheny County awarded 2 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CCAC is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in liberal arts general studies from CCAC identified as women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at CCAC are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Community College of Allegheny County with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CCAC awarded 2 undergraduate certificate completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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