by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Harvard ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, Harvard came in at #14. 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 general english literature. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in english from Harvard. This makes it the #10 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2021, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Harvard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,485 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,744 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Harvard University.
Of the 39 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Harvard, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 bachelor's in english.
| 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 |
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from Harvard in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Harvard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 20 |
| Writing Studies | 17 |
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