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 SRU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in english from SRU. This makes it the #37 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 SRU is $34,205. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SRU paid an average of $482 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
Learn more about SRU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from SRU. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
English majors graduating with a master's degree from SRU make a median salary of $48,267 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in english from SRU. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
| English Literature (Other) | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.