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 UNO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at UNO was ranked #419 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Orleans handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in english from UNO. This makes it the #33 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 UNO is $25,107. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNO, english students borrow a median amount of $23,125 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 University of New Orleans.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from UNO in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNO 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 University of New Orleans with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 21 |
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