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. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, UW - Madison came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in english from UW - Madison. This makes it the #45 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,526 a year. 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 UW - Madison, english students borrow a median amount of $39,574 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from UW - Madison. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 11 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
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