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 Skidmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Skidmore was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Skidmore College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Skidmore go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,677 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Skidmore, english students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Skidmore College.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Skidmore are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Skidmore College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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