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. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, Purdue came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,996 a year. This is higher than $32,253, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
The liberal arts program at Purdue awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
