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 UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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UCR was ranked #73 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 #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 178 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in english from UCR. This makes it the #335 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCR is $23,139. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCR, english students borrow a median amount of $29,865 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 UCR is $243 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
Learn more about UCR tuition and fees.
Of the 125 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCR, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from UCR in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 94 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.