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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 524 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Boston U. This makes it the #51 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2021, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Boston University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Boston U. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 82 |
| Writing Studies | 41 |
| English Literature (Other) | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,064 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,022 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 101 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 74 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 57 |
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