by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Salem State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Salem State University highly for english language & literature, placing at #427 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 427 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts | 24 of 36 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Region | 47 of 71 |
Here is each degree level granted in english language & literature at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 11 |
The english language & literature field at Salem State University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 45 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Salem State University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
Salem State University holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Salem State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,151 a year. This is below $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Salem State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 11 |
