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 UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in english from UNCW. This makes it the #48 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 UNCW is $24,384. 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 UNCW, english students borrow a median amount of $17,026 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,480.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from UNCW. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
Of the 10 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNCW, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 60 |