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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Louisiana

6,241 Liberal Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Liberal Arts General Studies major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,374
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,374
Associate Degree 1,766
Bachelor’s Degree 1,077
Master’s Degree 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 31.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in Louisiana

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in Louisiana

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

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

315 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,980 a year. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

278 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, Delgado Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,754.

245 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,753. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,939 after earning their degree at this institution.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $12,336. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

#6

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

In their early career, McNeese grads earn an average salary of $35,891. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. This public school has an average net price of $10,759.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

A typical student attending BRCC will pay a net price of $9,245. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,142 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,343 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,306.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,837. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,755 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in LA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Professors 9% $0

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