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 UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in english from UM. This makes it the #206 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 UM is $19,691. 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 UM, english students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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 The University of Montana.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from UM. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from UM in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM 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 The University of Montana with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 18 |
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