by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is English. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
General English Literature is a major offered under the English language and literature program of study at College of Saint Benedict. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in English, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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BA in English Language & Literature
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. CSB was ranked #102 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for English majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CSB paid an average of $1,972 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,332 | $47,332 |
| Fees | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,346 | $11,346 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at CSB in English walked away with an average of $26,935 in student debt. That is 17% higher than the national average of $22,977.
The median early career salary of English students who receive their bachelor’s degree from CSB is $30,409 per year. That is 13% higher than the national average of $27,025.
CSB does not offer an online option for its English bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSB Online Learning page.
All of the students who received their BA in English in 2019-2020 were women.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in English at CSB in 2019-2020, 17.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
General English Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 17 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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