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 FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $27,739. 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 FAU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $19,453 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Florida Atlantic University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 321 liberal arts majors earned their associate's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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