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Liberal Arts General Studies in Illinois

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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois

25,747 students earned Liberal Arts degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts General Studies is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 16,943
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,447
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,447
Bachelor’s Degree 1,059
Master’s Degree 184
Post-Master’s Certificate 106
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 106
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies 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 General Studies 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

This public school has an average net price of $1,901. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,928 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of students get financical aid.

975 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,254 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,726.

#4

College of DuPage

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,382. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,559 after earning their degree at this institution.

821 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. In their early career, College of Lake County grads earn an average salary of $32,569. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,989.

752 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,609. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

639 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it.

632 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

622 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $32,308 after graduation.

#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford
568 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

A typical student attending Rock Valley College will pay a net price of $9,428. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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