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English & writing at St. Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University graduates about 32 English & writing majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 108th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a strong program at 75 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 106 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 73% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $61,000 four years out, 1.26× what the same major pays nationally.

Graduates a year326% of the class
Courses in the catalog106more than 73% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$61,0001.26× the same major nationally
Admit rate54%whole school
SAT middle 50%1240–1410whole school

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Owen D. Young Library, English Department Offices.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 10 · Athletics 4 · Arts 2 · Library 1 · Chapel 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Virginia Tech 75
  2. United States Naval Academy 75
  3. The College of New Jersey 75
  4. Skidmore College 75
  5. Northeastern University 75
  6. Furman University 75
  7. The College of Wooster 75
  8. University of Florida 74

Other strong majors at St. Lawrence University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares St. Lawrence University 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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