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