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English & writing at Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University graduates about 46 English & writing majors a year, 8% of its graduating class. That puts it 372nd of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a solid program at 48 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 45 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 17% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $41,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.85×).

Graduates a year468% of the class
Courses in the catalog45more than 17% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$41,0000.85× the same major nationally
Admit rate81%whole school
SAT middle 50%1088–1280whole school

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Blough-Weis Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 34 · Dorm 15 · Fraternity or sorority house 10 · Athletics 6 · Arts 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Randolph-Macon College 49
  2. Illinois State University 48
  3. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee 48
  4. Marshall University 48
  5. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 48
  6. Central Connecticut State University 48
  7. University of Idaho 48
  8. Beloit College 48

Other strong majors at Susquehanna University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Susquehanna 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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