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 Whitman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The english major at Whitman is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General English Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitman College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whitman is $25,574. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Whitman paid an average of $2,545 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 | $61,070 | $61,070 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,640 | $14,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about Whitman tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to 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 Whitman College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Whitman 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 Whitman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Whitman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.