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 Purchase College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #527 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,933 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Purchase College is $424 per month.
Learn about other programs related to Liberal Arts General Studies that might interest you.
Maximize your transfer credits and complete your bachelor's degree faster with this flexible online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Purchase College.
Of the 95 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from Purchase College in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
