Liberal Arts General Studies at Wesleyan University
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Wesleyan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wesleyan University is in Middletown, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University.
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Studying Online at Wesleyan University
Many students take online classes at Wesleyan University. Of 4,011 students, 694 (17%) studied exclusively online and 6 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Wesleyan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wesleyan University’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 69 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #55 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1406 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Wesleyan University
Students who complete Wesleyan University’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 | $38,232 |
| 2 years | $36,334 |
| 3 years | $45,541 |
| 4 years | $60,890 |
| 5 years | $68,048 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Wesleyan University report median earnings of $60,890, compared with $61,440 for all Wesleyan University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Wesleyan University comes in at $16,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Wesleyan University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Wesleyan University are 46% women (12) and 54% men (14).
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at Wesleyan University
Of the 11 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Wesleyan University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wesleyan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wesleyan University, above the national average of 43%.*
Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Program at Wesleyan University
Of the 15 master’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Wesleyan University, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies master’s degree recipients at Wesleyan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Liberal Arts General Studies master’s degree recipients at Wesleyan University, below 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 Wesleyan University
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Wesleyan University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Wesleyan University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.