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. In addition, we cover how UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in english from UofM. This makes it the #48 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $25,948. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
Learn more about UofM tuition and fees.
Of the 89 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from UofM in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 english majors earned their master's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.