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 Whittier ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Whittier was ranked #424 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #39 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 412 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 424 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whittier College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Whittier go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,317 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
Part-time undergraduates at Whittier paid an average of $2,039 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 | $48,924 | $48,924 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,623 | $15,623 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from Whittier in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Whittier 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 Whittier Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Whittier College.
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