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Liberal Studies in Illinois

Liberal Studies Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 21,497 students earned their Liberal Studies degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Liberal Studies is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Liberal Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 13,167
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,630
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,630
Bachelor’s Degree 627
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
  • White: 54.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Liberal Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 3,040 people in the state and 183,750 people in the nation working in liberal studies jobs.

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Wages for Liberal Studies Jobs in Illinois

Liberal Studies 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 studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

948 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,260. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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College of DuPage

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,516. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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824 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,752. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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792 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

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711 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. A typical student attending MVCC will pay a net price of $2,414.

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639 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. A typical student attending ECC will pay a net price of $4,604. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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618 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,837. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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568 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. A typical student attending Rock Valley College will pay a net price of $7,591.

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512 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $11,647.

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#10

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines
509 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,456.

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Liberal Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers liberal studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Studies 2,925
Individualized Studies 190
Humanities 128

View all majors related to Liberal Studies

View Nationwide Liberal Studies Report

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