Liberal Arts General Studies at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida SouthWestern State College is in Fort Myers, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 1,506 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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Online Class Availability at Florida SouthWestern State College
Online coursework is an option at Florida SouthWestern State College. Of 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) studied exclusively online and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
Use these rankings to compare Florida SouthWestern State College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 52 |
| Best Value | Florida | #22 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #359 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College
Students who complete Florida SouthWestern State College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,713 |
| 2 years | $27,618 |
| 3 years | $34,478 |
| 4 years | $39,129 |
| 5 years | $43,907 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College report median earnings of $39,129, compared with $46,566 for all Florida SouthWestern State College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College is $8,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College are 65% women (975) and 35% men (531).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 1,506 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Florida SouthWestern State College, 65% were women (975) and 35% were men (531).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 514 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 584 |
| Black / African American | 159 |
| Asian | 38 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 41 |
| International (Nonresident) | 43 |
| Unknown | 125 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State 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 Florida SouthWestern State College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Florida SouthWestern State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,506 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Florida SouthWestern State College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.