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Wellesley was ranked #64 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english language & literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Wellesley College.
All of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 23 |
| Writing Studies | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 183 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 38 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 23 |
| History | 12 |
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