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. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 91 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in english from Iowa State. This makes it the #311 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $38,375. 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 Iowa State, english students borrow a median amount of $30,311 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 Iowa State is $313 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's english program at Iowa State make a median salary of $37,246. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from Iowa State in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 30 |
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