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 NKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in english from NKU. This makes it the #114 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $25,604. This is less than $27,744, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's english program at NKU make a median salary of $38,128. 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 NKU, english students borrow a median amount of $24,585 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Northern Kentucky University.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from NKU in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 5 |
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