by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Memphis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Memphis as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, ranked #844 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 844 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Tennessee | 16 of 29 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 172 of 420 |
The following degree levels are offered in liberal arts general studies at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Memphis conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
University of Memphis is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,629 a year. This is below $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $38,972 in student loans. This is higher than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were Black or African American. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Memphis awarded 53 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (60%).
University of Memphis granted 14 bachelor’s completions in general studies recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (57%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 4 |
