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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #10 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 196 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #279 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,310 a year. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, english students borrow a median amount of $37,258 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at Rutgers Newark is $275 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers Newark tuition and fees.
Of the 20 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers Newark, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rutgers Newark does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $53,234 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all english graduates with a master's is $48,292.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in english from Rutgers Newark. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 16 |