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. Also, learn how Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in english from Murray State. This makes it the #335 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $25,543. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Murray State. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray 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 Murray State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's english program at Murray State make a median salary of $54,022. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all english graduates with a master's is $48,292.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in english from Murray State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Murray State University.