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 OSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from OSU. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,775 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OSU, english students borrow a median amount of $34,046 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at OSU paid an average of $698 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $181 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,417 | $20,937 |
| Fees | $4,693 | $4,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,300 | $11,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from OSU in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
OSU 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 OSU Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from OSU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
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