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. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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Rutgers New Brunswick is in the top 10% of the country for english. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 490 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in english from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #89 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,310 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 Rutgers New Brunswick, english students borrow a median amount of $37,258 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $275 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $53,234 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all english graduates with a master's is $48,292.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
More about our data sources and methodologies.