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 U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, U-M came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in english from U-M. This makes it the #175 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #38 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 U-M is $33,742. 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 U-M, english students borrow a median amount of $65,399 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 U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 98 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from U-M in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of english master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 51 |
| English Literature (Other) | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.