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 CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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CU - Boulder was ranked #67 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 #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 67 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in english from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #175 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #101 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 CU - Boulder is $31,825. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, english students borrow a median amount of $36,275 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from CU - Boulder. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 12 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 8 |
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