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 Ole Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from Ole Miss. This makes it the #279 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 Ole Miss is $24,389. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss, english students borrow a median amount of $47,591 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 Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $386 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
Learn more about Ole Miss tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in english from Ole Miss. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ole Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.