Liberal Arts General Studies at Baton Rouge Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Baton Rouge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baton Rouge Community College is in Baton Rouge, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,155 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Baton Rouge Community College.
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Studying Online at Baton Rouge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Baton Rouge Community College. Of 11,182 students, 6,300 (56%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,574 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Baton Rouge Community College
Use these rankings to compare Baton Rouge Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #11 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #261 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #280 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #828 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1183 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Baton Rouge Community College
Those who finish Baton Rouge Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,991 |
| 2 years | $24,325 |
| 3 years | $27,570 |
| 4 years | $32,528 |
| 5 years | $36,355 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Baton Rouge Community College earn a median of $32,528, compared with $40,727 for all Baton Rouge Community College graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Baton Rouge Community College comes in at $17,300.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Baton Rouge Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Baton Rouge Community College are 74% women (858) and 26% men (297).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Baton Rouge Community College
Of the 170 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Baton Rouge Community College, 69% were women (118) and 31% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Baton Rouge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 86 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 64% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Baton Rouge Community College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Baton Rouge Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Baton Rouge Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 38 |
| General Studies | 985 |
| Individualized Studies | 132 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Baton Rouge Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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