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English Language & Literature at Boston College

89 Bachelor's Degrees
16 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at Boston College

Boston College English Language & Literature Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Boston College came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 8
Best English Language & Literature Schools 9
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 10

Popularity of English Language & Literature at Boston College

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Boston College. This makes it the #145 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #133 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in English Language & Literature from Boston College Cost?

$67,680 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$108,503 Average Student Debt

Boston College Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $66,410 $66,410
Fees $1,270 $1,270
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $18,475 $18,475
On Campus Other Expenses $2,200 $2,200

Learn more about Boston College tuition and fees.

Boston College English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Boston College. About 22% were men and 78% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in english language & literature.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 64
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 7

Does Boston College Offer an Online BA in English Language & Literature?

Online degrees for the Boston College english language & 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 Boston College Online Learning page.

Boston College English Language & Literature Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from Boston College. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in english language & literature.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

English Language & Literature Student Diversity at Boston College

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Boston College.

English Language & Literature Majors

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 112

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 668
Communication & Journalism 188
Theology & Religious Vocations 111
Philosophy & Religious Studies 110
History 76

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