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 NKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #348 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english from NKU. This makes it the #114 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $31,926. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, english students borrow a median amount of $27,560 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $438 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
The english program at NKU awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.