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 NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,798 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, english students borrow a median amount of $19,250 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 NAU is $214 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Northern Arizona University.
The english program at NAU awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 54 |
| English Literature (Other) | 19 |
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