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. We've also included details on how Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 164 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,062 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 Muhlenberg paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,505 | $59,505 |
| Fees | $735 | $735 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,955 | $13,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from Muhlenberg in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Muhlenberg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Muhlenberg College.
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