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 SNHU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 438 students received their master’s degree in english from SNHU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SNHU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,843 a year. 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 SNHU make a median salary of $40,592 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 SNHU, english students borrow a median amount of $31,808 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 New Hampshire University.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SNHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of english master's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SNHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 299 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 727 |
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