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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in english from SDSU. This makes it the #45 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 SDSU is $24,157. 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 SDSU, english students borrow a median amount of $31,209 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
Of the 116 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from SDSU in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 english majors earned their master's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.