by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, Boston U came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in english from Boston U. This makes it the #89 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #118 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,579 a year. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour 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 | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.
Of the 62 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Boston U english 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 U Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of english master's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 40 |
| English Literature (Other) | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.