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 Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in english from Missouri State. This makes it the #33 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,392 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 44 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Missouri State, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Missouri State 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
The english program at Missouri State awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 63 |
| Literature | 1 |