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English Language & Literature at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

101 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
17 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick English Language & Literature Rankings

Rutgers New Brunswick is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 22
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 35
Best English Language & Literature Schools 44
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 45

Popularity of English Language & Literature at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #207 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in English Language & Literature from Rutgers New Brunswick Cost?

$17,239 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,982 Average Student Debt

Rutgers New Brunswick Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,674 $32,436
Fees $3,565 $3,565
Books and Supplies $1,391 $1,391
On Campus Room and Board $14,715 $14,715
On Campus Other Expenses $4,372 $4,372

Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.

Rutgers New Brunswick English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 101 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in english language & literature.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 21
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 55
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 8

Does Rutgers New Brunswick Offer an Online BA in English Language & Literature?

Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.

Rutgers New Brunswick English Language & Literature Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 43% of english language & literature master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

English Language & Literature Student Diversity at Rutgers New Brunswick

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

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 117

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 631
Communication & Journalism 442
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 120
History 94
Philosophy & Religious Studies 46

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