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 UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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UGA was ranked #63 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 #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in english from UGA. This makes it the #206 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #86 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 UGA is $23,022. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, english students borrow a median amount of $27,786 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 UGA is $207 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
Learn more about UGA tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from UGA. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Of the 3 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 33% were men and 67% 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 Georgia 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 | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.