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 Carleton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Carleton was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carleton College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Carleton is $27,425. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Carleton, english students borrow a median amount of $21,167 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Carleton College.
Of the 27 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Carleton, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carleton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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