Liberal Arts General Studies at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Get started with the following essential facts.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is in Shreveport, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
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Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Online coursework is an option at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Among 10,749 students, 8,719 (81%) studied exclusively online and 953 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #16 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #213 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #312 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #690 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1287 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Graduates of Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,973 |
| 2 years | $30,047 |
| 3 years | $28,743 |
| 4 years | $35,807 |
| 5 years | $39,822 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport take home a median $35,807, compared with $52,201 for all Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport comes in at $34,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport are 64% women (48) and 36% men (27).
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Among the 62 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 68% were women (42) and 32% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 40% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, below the national average of 43%.*
Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Among the 13 master’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Liberal Arts General Studies master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 13 |
| General Studies | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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