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English & writing at University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati graduates about 79 English & writing majors a year, 1% 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 396 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 99% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $40,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.83×). Research spending in the field runs about $5 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

Graduates a year791% of the class
Courses in the catalog396more than 99% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$40,0000.83× the same major nationally
Research in the field$5Ma year, NSF
Admit rate85%whole school
SAT middle 50%1160–1360whole school

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Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Blegen Library, Langsam Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 43 · Dorm 16 · Athletics 8 · Dining 3 · Arts 3 · Library 3.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Eckerd College 55
  2. Albion College 55
  3. Ohio Wesleyan University 55
  4. CUNY Queens College 54
  5. SUNY Purchase 54
  6. Emmanuel College 54
  7. Biola University 54
  8. Luther College 54

Other strong majors at University of Cincinnati

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Cincinnati 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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