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. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in english from UA. This makes it the #89 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,045 a year. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from UA. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in english from UA. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.