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. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in english from Wayne State. This makes it the #72 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2021, making the school the #101 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,061 a year. This is less than $27,744, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's english program at Wayne State make a median salary of $41,730. 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 Wayne State, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Wayne State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Wayne State. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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