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 Vassar ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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Vassar was ranked #61 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 #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vassar College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vassar go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,175 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,744 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Vassar, english students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Vassar College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Vassar. About 18% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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