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. In addition, we cover how SIUE ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in english from SIUE. This makes it the #64 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 SIUE is $23,890. 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 SIUE, english students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at SIUE is $216 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUE. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of english master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4 |
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