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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in english from SDSU. This makes it the #45 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,209 a year. 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 SDSU, english students borrow a median amount of $14,997 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 San Diego State University.
Of the 81 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from SDSU in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 english majors earned their master's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 29 |
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