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 Syracuse ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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Syracuse was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 52 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from Syracuse. This makes it the #279 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Syracuse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,860 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, english students borrow a median amount of $43,691 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 Syracuse is $416 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from Syracuse. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Syracuse english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Syracuse Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from Syracuse in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.