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. Also, learn how SSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at SSU was ranked #300 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #33 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sonoma State University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in english from SSU. This makes it the #72 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,389 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 SSU, english students borrow a median amount of $18,239 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 Sonoma State University.
Of the 74 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from SSU in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from SSU in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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