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English & writing at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates about 29 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 532nd of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a light program at 34 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 74 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 47% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $50,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

Graduates a year292% of the class
Courses in the catalog74more than 47% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$50,0001.03× the same major nationally
Admit rate74%whole school
SAT middle 50%960–1160whole school

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Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Bailey Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 22 · Dorm 8 · Student housing 8 · Athletics 4 · Dining 3 · Arts 2.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Boise State University 34
  2. East Tennessee State University 34
  3. Western Carolina University 34
  4. Wright State University 34
  5. University of Northern Colorado 34
  6. University of Tampa 34
  7. Maryville University of Saint Louis 34
  8. Florida A&M University 34

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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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