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. Also, learn how SSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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SSU was ranked #131 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #18 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sonoma State University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at SSU is $39,101. 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 SSU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $16,500 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 SSU is $252 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Sonoma State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from SSU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
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