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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #15 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Salem State. This makes it the #321 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salem State was $790 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Salem State does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Salem State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in english language & literature from Salem State. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Salem State University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 53 |
| Writing Studies | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 72 |
| Communication & Journalism | 46 |
| History | 37 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 14 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 9 |
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