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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #5 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 249 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UMBC. This makes it the #414 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from UMBC in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from UMBC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
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 | 51 |
| English Literature (Other) | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 293 |
| Communication & Journalism | 76 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 70 |
| History | 56 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 32 |
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