by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Parkland College. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #30 out of 47 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Parkland College as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #675 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 675 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois | 41 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 96 of 213 |
Here is each degree level available for liberal arts general studies at Parkland College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 139 |
During the most recent reporting year, Parkland College awarded 209 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Parkland College holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #30 out of 47 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,724 | $12,696 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
Read more about Parkland College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at Parkland College are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Parkland College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Parkland College conferred 119 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
Parkland College granted 90 associate’s completions in general studies in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Parkland College awarded 139 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Parkland College has not been ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 41% of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Parkland College were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Parkland College with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Parkland College conferred 139 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
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