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. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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WIU is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #103 out of 1,100 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from WIU. This makes it the #121 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 WIU is $36,956. 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 WIU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $28,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at WIU is $238 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Western Illinois University.
The liberal arts program at WIU awarded 167 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in liberal arts from WIU in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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