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The english language & literature major at Harvard is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Harvard. This makes it the #20 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from Harvard in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harvard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Harvard 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 Harvard Online Learning page.
Of the 62 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from Harvard in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Harvard University.
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 | 69 |
| Writing Studies | 40 |
| Literature | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,007 |
| History | 228 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 133 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 131 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 122 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.