by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SNHU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #3 in New Hampshire.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 176 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 438 students received their master’s degree in english from SNHU. This makes it the #1 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 SNHU is $30,733. 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 SNHU paid an average of $515 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $9,700 | $9,700 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 176 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from SNHU. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 29 |
SNHU 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 SNHU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's english program at SNHU make a median salary of $45,184. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
The english program at SNHU awarded 421 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SNHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 258 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 66 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 750 |
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