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 SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in english from SIUC. This makes it the #358 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2021, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,163 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, english students borrow a median amount of $26,500 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The english program at SIUC awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from SIUC in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 10 |
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