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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GMU was ranked #68 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 #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 68 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $33,173. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, english students borrow a median amount of $34,001 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 GMU is $395 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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The english program at GMU awarded 106 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
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 | 13 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $61,523 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all english graduates with a master's is $48,292.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 58 |
| Literature | 23 |
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