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 Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #322 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #20 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in english from Salem State. This makes it the #175 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 Salem State is $27,497. This is less than $27,744, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, 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 Salem State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from Salem State. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from Salem State in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in 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.
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 10 |
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