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. Also, learn how Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 135 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gettysburg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,601 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gettysburg was $2,080 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,230 | $64,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from Gettysburg in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gettysburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Gettysburg College.
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