by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #376 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 366 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 376 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in english from SCSU. This makes it the #155 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,016 a year. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, english students borrow a median amount of $28,557 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 SCSU is $283 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCSU paid an average of $278 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from SCSU in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from SCSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.