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 Florida State 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, Florida State came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 320 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 340 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in english from Florida State. This makes it the #206 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,534 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida State, english students borrow a median amount of $29,939 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at Florida State is $226 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $218 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
Learn more about Florida State tuition and fees.
Of the 320 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Florida State, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 189 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Florida 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of english master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.