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English & writing at University of Vermont

University of Vermont graduates about 57 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 154th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a strong program at 70 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 90 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 62% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $49,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $7 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

70/100Strong#154 of 697 for English & writing →
Graduates a year572% of the class
Courses in the catalog90more than 62% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$49,0001.01× the same major nationally
Research in the field$7Ma year, NSF
Admit rate73%whole school
SAT middle 50%1260–1430whole school

Around University of Vermont

A photograph of the Billings Library, a historic library next to University Plac
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Front entrance of the Billings Memorial Library, University of Vermont, Burlingt
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VT Attorney General TJ Donovan at Canadian Heritage Conference
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George D. Aiken Center at the University of Vermont (southern entrance); home of
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Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Howe Library / Cebtral Campus Residence Hall Sky Bridge, Billings Library, David W. Howe Library, Library Research Annex.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 51 · Academic 31 · Athletics 9 · Chapel 5 · Library 4 · Arts 4.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Wabash College 71
  2. University of Utah 70
  3. George Mason University 70
  4. Brigham Young University 70
  5. Indiana University–Bloomington 70
  6. University of Redlands 70
  7. Gonzaga University 70
  8. Arizona State University 69

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Vermont 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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