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 MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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Ranked at #8 in College Factual's most recent rankings, MIT is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at MIT is $85,273. This is higher than $32,253, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MIT, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $11,935 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 MIT is $917 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from MIT in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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