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 Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in english from Northeastern. This makes it the #155 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern is $39,443. 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 Northeastern, 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 Northeastern University.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from Northeastern in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The english program at Northeastern awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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