by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Holy Cross ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, Holy Cross came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 21 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Holy Cross is $43,362. 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 Holy Cross paid an average of $1,876 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,050 | $60,050 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,750 | $17,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from Holy Cross. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at College of the Holy Cross.
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