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. We've also included details on how Messiah ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Messiah was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #19 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 325 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 336 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Messiah is $22,621. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Messiah was $1,650 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from Messiah in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Messiah are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Messiah 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 Messiah Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Messiah University.
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