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English at Salem State University

English at Salem State University

If you plan to study English, take a look at what Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 english degrees were awarded at Salem State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University

Distance learning is available at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of English graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, English graduates at Salem State University are 80% women (36) and 20% men (9).

English Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at Salem State University, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).

Salem State University gender breakdown of English Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 17
Racial-ethnic diversity of English majors at Salem State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below the national average of 35%.*

English Master’s Program at Salem State University

Of the 11 master’s english degrees awarded at Salem State University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

Salem State University gender breakdown of English Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of English majors at Salem State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for English Graduates

Those who complete English program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for English majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503

References

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