Below are the key facts about graduate study in liberal arts general studies at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, placing at #1,132 out of 1,544 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 1,132 of 1,544 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in New York | 64 of 85 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 150 of 186 |
Here is each degree level granted in liberal arts general studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 74 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 2 master’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Columbia University has not been ranked for liberal arts general studies at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in liberal arts general studies from Columbia University were women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University conferred 2 master’s completions in humanities/humanistic studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 74 graduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for liberal arts general studies at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of liberal arts general studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a graduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Columbia University granted 65 graduate certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
Columbia University granted 9 graduate certificate degrees in general studies recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 2 |