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 Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in english from Northeastern. This makes it the #155 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #71 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 Northeastern is $49,639. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 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 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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The english program at Northeastern awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of english master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Northeastern University.
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