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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Columbia came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 118 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Columbia. This makes it the #3 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Columbia. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 students earned a master's degree in english language & literature from Columbia. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 | 166 |
| Writing Studies | 134 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,314 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 265 |
| Communication & Journalism | 248 |
| History | 218 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 150 |
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