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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language 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 english. 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 language from Harvard. This makes it the #10 most popular school for english language master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in english language in 2021, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language majors at Harvard University.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of english language bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to 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 language.
| 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 language 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 language.
| 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 |
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