Master’s Degrees in English Literature (Other)
Education Levels of Other English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 143 people earned their master's degree in other english. This earns it the #222 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other english at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 554 |
| Master’s Degree | 143 |
| Associate Degree | 117 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Basic Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Other English Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other english is $55,011. 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 $52,225 and the high is $57,798.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for other english students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other english. About 79.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other english master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 90 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Other English Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other english. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other english students seekinga master's degree is Bennington College. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,802 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,617 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in other english from Bennington. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bennington College other english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,011.
Rowan University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other english. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in other english from Rowan. About 62% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rowan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,011.
Old Dominion University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other english. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in other english from Old Dominion. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other english at Old Dominion University make a median salary of 55,011.
North Carolina A & T State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other english. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other english from NC A&T. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina A & T State University other english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,011.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other english. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other english from Carnegie Mellon. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,011.
Worcester State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other english. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in other english from Worcester State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Worcester State University other english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,011.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other english. Each year, around 39,500 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, 6 people received their master's degree in other english from UCSD. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other english at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 55,011.
The 10th most popular school in the country for other english majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hollins University. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,595 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other english from Hollins. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in other english at Hollins University make a median salary of 55,011.
The 10th most popular school in the country for other english majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Iowa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other english from Iowa. University of Iowa other english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,011.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other english. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in other english from UMBC. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other english at University of Maryland - Baltimore County make a median salary of 55,011.
Stanford University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other english. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in other english from Stanford. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stanford University other english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,011.
Valparaiso University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other english. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in other english from Valpo. Valparaiso University other english graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,011.
The 16th most popular school in the country for other english majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in other english from Duquesne. Data shows that Duquesne graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,011.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other english that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4,160 |
| General English Literature | 3,937 |
| Literature | 134 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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