by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in english from Appalachian State. This makes it the #155 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,397 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, english students borrow a median amount of $24,022 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,480.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at Appalachian State is $239 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from Appalachian State in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from Appalachian State in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Appalachian State University.
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