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. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #490 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in english from UMaine. This makes it the #206 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $28,727. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, english students borrow a median amount of $31,102 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMaine. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMaine 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 UMaine Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in english from UMaine. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Maine.
More about our data sources and methodologies.