by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UChicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at UChicago was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 137 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from UChicago. This makes it the #2 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UChicago is $43,324. This is higher than $32,253, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's liberal arts program at UChicago make a median salary of $32,813. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $46,646.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Chicago.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UChicago. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UChicago. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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