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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Harvard came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Harvard. This makes it the #20 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2021, making the school the #56 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 Harvard University.
Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from Harvard in 2020-2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harvard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| 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 | 76 |
| Literature | 20 |
| Writing Studies | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 871 |
| History | 178 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 122 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 97 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 94 |
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