2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 556,813 degrees and certificates were awarded to liberal arts general studies students, making the major the most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 181 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for liberal arts majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts General Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 260 students majoring in liberal arts at IUPUI, 34% are male and 66% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from IUPUI carry an average student debt load of $31,963. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $211.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.
Women make up 43% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at IU Bloomington accumulate an average of around $24,124 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $277, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Ball State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 43% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Ball State take out $27,750 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $151.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Illinois University is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 167 students majoring in liberal arts at WIU, 47% are male and 53% are female.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at WIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,879. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $216, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Ohio University - Athens Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 56% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from OHIO Athens take out $26,117 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $293, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Illinois State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal.
Women make up 49% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at Illinois State accumulate an average of around $25,086 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $327.
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With a ranking of #7, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.
Women make up 59% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at Kent State accumulate an average of around $34,539 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $197.
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Oakland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 35% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at Oakland take out an average of $31,698 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $153.
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Governors State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of University Park, GSU is a public college with a small student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 23% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from GSU carry an average student debt load of $37,471.
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Youngstown State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.
About 62% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 38% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at Youngstown State University take out an average of $34,649 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $163.
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With a ranking of #11, Northeastern Illinois University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Northeastern Illinois University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.
About 65% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 35% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at Northeastern Illinois University take out an average of $22,045 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Eastern Illinois University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Charleston, EIU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 69% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at EIU take out an average of $26,418 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
Women make up 64% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from UW - Green Bay carry an average student debt load of $28,608.
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DePaul University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 43% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at DePaul take out an average of $38,833 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Indiana University - Southeast came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Indiana University - Southeast is a small public school located in the suburb of New Albany.
About 63% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 37% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at Indiana University - Southeast take out an average of $28,862 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Northern Illinois University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. NIU is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
About 50% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 50% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at NIU accumulate an average of around $30,661 in student debt.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 60% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
On average, liberal arts graduates from PFW take out $30,295 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.
About 73% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 27% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $31,702 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $170, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Xavier University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
Women make up 76% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at Xavier accumulate an average of around $30,202 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #20, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 67 students majoring in liberal arts at U-M, 78% are male and 22% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at U-M take out an average of $19,606 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Indiana University - South Bend came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of South Bend, Indiana University - South Bend is a public college with a small student population.
About 61% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 39% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Indiana University - South Bend take out $28,888 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Ferris State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ferris is a large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.
About 52% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 48% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $33,630 in student debt.
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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.
Women make up 57% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
On average, liberal arts graduates from BGSU take out $33,372 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $348.
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With a ranking of #23, Indiana University - Kokomo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. IU Kokomo is a small public school located in the city of Kokomo.
About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 33% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at IU Kokomo accumulate an average of around $28,420 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #25, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. SIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Carbondale.
Of the 58 students majoring in liberal arts at SIUC, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at SIUC take out an average of $26,953 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, IN |
| 28 | Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global | Marion, IN |
| 28 | Indiana University - Northwest | Gary, IN |
| 31 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH |
| 32 | University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN |
| 33 | Baker College | Owosso, MI |
| 34 | Chicago State University | Chicago, IL |
| 35 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN |
| 35 | University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts general studies schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 9,711 |
| Ohio | 11,432 |
| Illinois | 18,292 |
| Indiana | 3,815 |
| Wisconsin | 2,376 |
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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