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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 290 students earned their Liberal Arts degrees in IL.

In this state, Liberal Arts General Studies is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 184
Post-Master’s Certificate 106
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 106

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts General Studies Grads in Illinois

3,040 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts.

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a liberal arts grad in the state is $66,970, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer liberal arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year. 57% of students get financical aid.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

North Central College

Naperville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
285 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $38,145 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

#8

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,449 a year. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Lake Forest.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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