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English Language & Literature at Stony Brook University

98 Bachelor's Degrees
27 Master's Degrees
5 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. We've also included details on how SUNY Stony Brook ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at SUNY Stony Brook

SUNY Stony Brook English Language & Literature Rankings

The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 44
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 59
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 71
Best English Language & Literature Schools 84

Popularity of English Language & Literature at SUNY Stony Brook

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #60 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in English Language & Literature from SUNY Stony Brook Cost?

$10,560 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

SUNY Stony Brook Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Stony Brook was $1,119 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,070 $26,860
Fees $3,490 $3,490
Books and Supplies $900 $900
On Campus Room and Board $17,662 $17,662
On Campus Other Expenses $3,248 $3,248

Learn more about SUNY Stony Brook tuition and fees.

SUNY Stony Brook English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from SUNY Stony Brook. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 14
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 46
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 16

Does SUNY Stony Brook Offer an Online BA in English Language & Literature?

Online degrees for the SUNY Stony Brook 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 SUNY Stony Brook Online Learning page.

SUNY Stony Brook English Language & Literature Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in english language & literature.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 4

SUNY Stony Brook English Language & Literature Students

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

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 108
Writing Studies 25
English Literature (Other) 5
Literature 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 630
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 111
History 83
Communication & Journalism 70
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 56

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