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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 103 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UH. This makes it the #241 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from UH. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UH does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Houston.
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 | 121 |
| Writing Studies | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 540 |
| Communication & Journalism | 428 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 327 |
| History | 95 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 55 |
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