Based on a recent L&S alumni survey rigorously designed and administered by the university’s nationally renowned survey center, our graduates’ employment rates are on par with the School of Business and the College of Engineering, and out-perform the national average for university graduates.

CAN A 4-YEAR DEGREE FROM L&S REALLY OPEN DOORS WITH EMPLOYERS?Ībsolutely. Employers value liberal arts majors because they are problem-solvers, out-of-the-box thinkers, and good communicators. Learning leads to conversation, dialogue, innovation, advancement. Curious people seek opportunities to enrich and expand their lives. WHY DOES THIS MATTER?īecause the more you know, the more curious you become. A chemistry major, for example, will also graduate with knowledge of a language, history, social science, the arts, and more.

You’ve been exposed to the scientific method, as well as literary analysis. You’ve developed writing, presentation, and analytical skills. When you graduate, you aren’t narrowly prepared for one field. You delve deeply into a broad range of subjects beyond just your major. A liberal arts degree is a journey of self-discovery, as you explore new topics and discuss ideas with a wide range of people. What's so great about a liberal arts education from UW–Madison?įor one thing, it makes for a college experience that is rich in discovery, exploration, personal growth, and new ideas.īut while your courses may be fascinating, liberating, eye-opening and mind-blowing, a liberal arts degree from UW–Madison keeps working for you long after you have graduated.īy pursuing a degree in the liberal arts-a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science-you are preparing for long-term satisfaction in work and in life.

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