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. We've also included details on how Winthrop ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Winthrop was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #6 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 383 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 392 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winthrop University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in english from Winthrop. This makes it the #175 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Winthrop go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,219 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Winthrop, english students borrow a median amount of $36,120 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 Winthrop was $1,236 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $639 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,306 | $29,636 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,488 | $10,488 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,608 | $3,608 |
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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from Winthrop in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Winthrop are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Winthrop 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 Winthrop Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 english majors earned their master's degree from Winthrop. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Winthrop are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winthrop University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Winthrop University.
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