Bachelor’s Degrees in General English Literature
Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 27,318 people earned their bachelor's degree in english. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,937 |
| Associate Degree | 2,646 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,016 |
| Basic Certificate | 430 |
| Graduate Certificate | 123 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of English Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in english is $29,945. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,966 and the high is $34,446.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in english is $24,480. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $33,543 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,564.
The median monthly payment of a english graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $291.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in english. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,170 |
| Women | 20,148 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,326 |
| Black or African American | 1,864 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,916 |
| White | 16,661 |
| International Students | 365 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,186 |
Most Popular English Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,294 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in english. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Central Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UCF. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 29,945.
Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their bachelor's degree in english from Florida State. Of these students, 77% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,945.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UCLA. About 74% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles english graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,945.
University of California - Berkeley is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 65% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 29,945.
The 5th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in english from CSULB. About 66% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 29,945.
Hunter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their bachelor's degree in english from Hunter. Of these students, 76% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hunter College english graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,945.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their bachelor's degree in english from ASU - Skysong. About 80% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 29,945.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their bachelor's degree in english from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 69% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 29,945.
University of California - Davis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UC Davis. About 75% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Davis english graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,945.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UF. Of these students, 71% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at University of Florida make a median salary of 29,945.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UCR. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. University of California - Riverside english graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,945.
The 12th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in english from USF Tampa. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 29,945.
The 13th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in english from Texas State. Of these students, 73% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at Texas State University make a median salary of 29,945.
California State University - Northridge is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in english from CSUN. About 67% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Northridge english graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,945.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UCSB. About 72% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at University of California - Santa Barbara make a median salary of 29,945.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in english from SNHU. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 29,945.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in english from UT Austin. About 76% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,945.
Florida International University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in english from FIU. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Florida International University english graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,945.
The 17th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in english from SFSU. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in english at San Francisco State University make a median salary of 29,945.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in english from Texas A&M College Station. About 77% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,945.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to english that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 6,030 |
| Other English Literature | 554 |
| Literature | 486 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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