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 UST ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, UST came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of St. Thomas handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from UST. This makes it the #40 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 UST is $49,272. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UST, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 St. Thomas.
Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from UST in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St. Thomas with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from UST in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St. Thomas with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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