by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU highly for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #401 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 401 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Iowa | 5 of 24 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 39 of 149 |
The following degree levels are available for liberal arts general studies at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
ISU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $36,326 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $28,623 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
ISU awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
