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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Salem State. This makes it the #321 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Salem State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 english language & literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Salem State. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from Salem State in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 41 |
| Writing Studies | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 79 |
| History | 42 |
| Communication & Journalism | 39 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 12 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 9 |
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