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 KU 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, KU came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,932 a year. 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 KU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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 KU is $380 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Kansas.
Of the 116 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from KU in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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