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. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in english from NC State. This makes it the #21 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,983 a year. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from NC State make a median salary of $37,027 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,855.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, english students borrow a median amount of $21,680 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 NC State is $203 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at North Carolina State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from NC State. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of english master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
