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 IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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IU Bloomington is in the top 10% of the country for english. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 490 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in english from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #72 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,694 a year. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, english students borrow a median amount of $40,059 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from IU Bloomington. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of english master's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
| Literature | 1 |
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