by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Wellesley ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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Wellesley was ranked #58 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wellesley is $37,849. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wellesley, english students borrow a median amount of $12,000 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 Wellesley College.
All of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 12 |
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