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. We've also included details on how SRU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in english from SRU. This makes it the #37 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 SRU is $30,339. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,744 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from SRU make a median salary of $41,646 a year. 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 SRU, 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from SRU. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 1 |
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