Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 244 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University of Kansas.
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Studying Online at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at University of Kansas
Use these rankings to compare University of Kansas’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from University of Kansas
Graduates of University of Kansas’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 | $36,932 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $35,102 |
| 4 years | $44,562 |
| 5 years | $57,045 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from University of Kansas earn a median of $44,562, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from University of Kansas stands at $22,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at University of Kansas are 68% women (165) and 32% men (79).
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 102 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies graduates at University of Kansas, 45% were women (46) and 55% were men (56).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*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 University of Kansas
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at University of Kansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 102 |
| General Studies | 141 |
| Humanities | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.