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. In addition, we cover how Bowdoin ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The english major at Bowdoin is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General English Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin is $49,421. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Bowdoin paid an average of $1,256 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,304 | $64,304 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,690 | $17,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,660 | $1,660 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Bowdoin. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bowdoin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Bowdoin english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bowdoin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Bowdoin College.
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