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Liberal Arts in Illinois

Liberal Arts Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 24,076 students earned their Liberal Arts degrees in IL.

A Liberal Arts major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts Majors in Illinois

Liberal Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 15,266
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,630
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,630
Bachelor’s Degree 950
Master’s Degree 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a liberal arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 3,040 people employed in jobs related to a liberal arts degree, compared to 183,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Liberal Arts Jobs in Illinois

Liberal Arts grads earn an average of $66,970 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,141 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1,047 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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975 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,752.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
962 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,516. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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821 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,018.

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752 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,837.

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639 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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632 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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622 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford
568 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,591. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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Liberal Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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