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 Fairfield U ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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Fairfield U was ranked #72 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 72 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,206 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
Part-time undergraduates at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
Learn more about Fairfield U tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Fairfield U 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 Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 12 |
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