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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 108 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in english from UNL. This makes it the #128 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #28 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 UNL is $31,749. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, english students borrow a median amount of $38,951 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 UNL is $377 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
Learn more about UNL tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Of the 10 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Nebraska - Lincoln.
More about our data sources and methodologies.