by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for english students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in english from UPenn. This makes it the #58 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.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPenn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,967 a year. 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 UPenn, english students borrow a median amount of $102,970 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 62 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UPenn does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from UPenn in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 28 |
| Literature | 6 |
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