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 Mt. Holyoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 249 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mt. Holyoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,680 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mt. Holyoke paid an average of $1,997 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mt. Holyoke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Mount Holyoke College.
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