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 Whittier ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Whittier was ranked #358 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #39 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Whittier College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Whittier go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,750 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Whittier, english students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allenglish bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Whittier College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Whittier. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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