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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $28,330. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $59,522 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all english graduates with a master's is $44,855.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, english students borrow a median amount of $22,502 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 $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at GMU is $395 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at George Mason University.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 51 |
| Literature | 24 |
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