by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for english. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 495 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $32,548. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, english students borrow a median amount of $23,950 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 130 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from UMass Amherst in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
The english program at UMass Amherst awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 40 |
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