by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish Language & Literature is a program of study at University of Maryland - College Park. The school offers a bachelor’s degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in English language and literature, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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BA in English Language & Literature
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for English language and literature. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 745 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
Here are some of the other rankings for UMCP.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,456 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $367 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,824 | $34,936 |
| Fees | $1,955 | $1,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,256 | $13,256 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,522 | $2,522 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the UMCP English language and literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in English language and literature in 2019-2020, 67.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 72.3%.
Around 47.3% of English language and literature bachelor’s degree recipients at UMCP in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 82 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 165 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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