Here is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #21 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Massachusetts-Boston as a strong choice for english language & literature, ranked #410 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 410 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts | 23 of 36 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Region | 45 of 71 |
The following degree levels are available for english language & literature at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
This english language & literature field at University of Massachusetts-Boston covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 91 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 80 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
University of Massachusetts-Boston holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,062 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $26,960 in student loans. This is higher than $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in English Language & Literature | 12 |