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UAlbany was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english language & literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 65 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UAlbany. This makes it the #321 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 78 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from UAlbany in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAlbany does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAlbany Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from UAlbany in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University at Albany.
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 | 96 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 660 |
| Communication & Journalism | 221 |
| History | 87 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 46 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 41 |
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