by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in liberal arts general studies at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #2 out of 1,544 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 2 of 1,544 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois | 1 of 62 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 218 |
The following degree levels are available for liberal arts general studies at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 4 master’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for liberal arts general studies at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 75% of liberal arts general studies master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University granted 4 master’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 58 graduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of liberal arts general studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Northwestern University awarded 58 graduate certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in liberal arts general studies.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in liberal arts general studies from Northwestern University were men.
The majority of liberal arts general studies professional certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University were Asian. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a professional certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University conferred 1 professional certificate completion in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 7 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 6 |