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English Language & Literature at Hofstra University

59 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
#210 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Hofstra ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at Hofstra

Hofstra English Language & Literature Rankings

The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Master’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates 63
Highest Paid English Language & Literature Graduates 103
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates 107
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 170
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 183
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 204
Best English Language & Literature Schools 210
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 212
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 214
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 256
Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Veterans 257
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 267
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 267
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 299
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 318
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 328
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 331
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 332
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 334
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 420
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 421
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 444
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature 457
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 470
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 471
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 491
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 491
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 495
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 496
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 497
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 498
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 503
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 506

Popularity of English Language & Literature at Hofstra

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Hofstra. This makes it the #228 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.


 

Hofstra English Language & Literature Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Hofstra University.

Hofstra English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

Of the 59 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Hofstra, about 8% were men and 92% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 45
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Hofstra English Language & Literature Master’s Program

The english language & literature program at Hofstra awarded 11 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master's in english language & literature.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

English Language & Literature Majors

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 56
Writing Studies 14

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 256
Social Sciences 145
History 36
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 29
Philosophy & Religious Studies 18

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