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 UMass Lowell ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 145 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,408 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, english students borrow a median amount of $47,040 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from UMass Lowell. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UMass Lowell english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
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