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 SUNY Cortland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #1,044 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #55 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland is $25,581. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $28,150 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at SUNY Cortland.
Of the 39 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SUNY Cortland, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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