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English & writing at Purdue Fort Wayne

Purdue Fort Wayne graduates about 21 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 527th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a light program at 35 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 81 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 53% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $38,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.78×).

Graduates a year212% of the class
Courses in the catalog81more than 53% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$38,0000.78× the same major nationally
Research in the field$142Ka year, NSF
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%980–1210whole school

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Helmke Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 14 · Academic 13 · Arts 2 · Athletics 1 · Library 1 · Offices 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Lindenwood University 36
  2. North Park University 36
  3. California State University–San Bernardino 35
  4. University of North Florida 35
  5. Tennessee Technological University 35
  6. Oglethorpe University 35
  7. Boise State University 34
  8. East Tennessee State University 34

Other strong majors at Purdue Fort Wayne

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Purdue Fort Wayne 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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