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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Rhode Island

1,275 students earned Liberal Arts degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,242
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in Rhode Island

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in Rhode Island

Liberal Arts grads earn an average of $85,080 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Rhode Island that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

1,236 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,898. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CCRI grads earn an average salary of $32,333.

#2

Providence College

Providence
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

An average student at Providence will pay a net price of $38,338. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $47,306. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,582. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,268 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#5

Rhode Island College

Providence
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,144.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,929. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,638. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. An average student at RWU will pay a net price of $36,054. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in RI

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Professors 4% $70,460

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