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English & writing at Luther College

Luther College graduates about 22 English & writing majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 302nd of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a solid program at 54 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 41 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 14% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $46,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×).

Graduates a year225% of the class
Courses in the catalog41more than 14% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$46,0000.95× the same major nationally
Admit rate72%whole school
SAT middle 50%1075–1330whole school

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Preus Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 14 · Dorm 8 · Dining 2 · Athletics 2 · Arts 2 · Chapel 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. University of Cincinnati 54
  2. SUNY Purchase 54
  3. Emmanuel College 54
  4. Biola University 54
  5. University of Minnesota-Morris 54
  6. St. Mary's University 54
  7. Quinnipiac University 54
  8. Berea College 54

Other strong majors at Luther College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Luther College with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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