by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, UC Berkeley came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 236 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $31,616. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, english students borrow a median amount of $13,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at UC Berkeley is $280 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of California - Berkeley.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 60 |
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