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. Also, learn how W&J ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from W&J go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,605 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at W&J, english students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 W&J is $976 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from W&J. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at W&J are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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