by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from ETSU. This makes it the #59 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at ETSU is $26,312. This is less than $32,253, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ETSU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at ETSU is $215 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at East Tennessee State University.
Of the 98 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from ETSU in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in liberal arts from ETSU in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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