Bachelor’s Degrees in General English Literature
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Education Levels of English Majors
In 2020-2021, 31,214 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 | 31,214 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,951 |
| Associate Degree | 3,166 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 924 |
| Basic Certificate | 798 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 337 |
| Graduate Certificate | 91 |
Earnings of English Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in English is $27,744. 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 $24,645 and the high is $31,385.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in English is $25,000. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,429.
The median monthly payment of a English graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $256.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in English. About 73.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,241 |
| Women | 22,973 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,427 |
| Black or African American | 2,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,152 |
| White | 19,324 |
| International Students | 505 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,419 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for English students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. 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. The English program at University of Central Florida awarded 343 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. 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. The English program at Florida State University awarded 340 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in English from UCLA. About 77% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in English from UC Berkeley. About 70% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English. 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. The English program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 243 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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. The English program at Hunter College awarded 232 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in English. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The English program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 227 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 199 bachelor's degrees were handed out to English majors at ASU - Tempe. About 71% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 bachelor's degrees were handed out to English majors at UC Davis. About 76% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The English program at University of Florida awarded 179 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in English. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The English program at University of California - Riverside awarded 178 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English. 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. The English program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 177 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The English program at Texas State University awarded 173 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 bachelor's degrees were handed out to English majors at CSUN. About 71% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 bachelor's degrees were handed out to English majors at UCSB. Of these students, 74% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for English majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in English from SNHU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 bachelor's degrees were handed out to English majors at UT Austin. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $8,912 per year. The English program at Florida International University awarded 160 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
San Francisco State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in English. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 bachelor's degrees were handed out to English majors at SFSU. Of these students, 65% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in English from Texas A&M College Station. About 76% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 6,597 |
| Other English Literature | 574 |
| Literature | 460 |
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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