by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fitchburg State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in english from Fitchburg State. This makes it the #175 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,803 a year. 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 Fitchburg State, english students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all english majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Fitchburg State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Fitchburg State. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fitchburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in english from Fitchburg State. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fitchburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
