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 University of Rochester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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University of Rochester was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in english from University of Rochester. This makes it the #37 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #71 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 University of Rochester is $35,053. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at University of Rochester paid an average of $1,970 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from University of Rochester. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester Online Learning page.
Of the 21 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Rochester, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| 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 Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.