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 UMGC 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, UMGC came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMGC is $26,897. This is less than $32,253, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMGC, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,512 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UMGC. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 130 |
| Black or African American | 501 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 543 |
| White | 893 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 422 |
Of the 55 liberal arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMGC, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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