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English Language & Literature at University of California - Berkeley

274 Bachelor's Degrees
0 Master's Degrees
11 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 UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley English Language & Literature Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, UC Berkeley came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools 5
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 8
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best English Language & Literature Schools 10

Popularity of English Language & Literature at UC Berkeley

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 303 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in English Language & Literature from UC Berkeley Cost?

$14,850 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,190 Average Student Debt

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,834 $42,611
Fees $3,016 $3,016
Books and Supplies $1,273 $1,273
On Campus Room and Board $22,692 $22,692
On Campus Other Expenses $6,238 $6,238

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UC Berkeley English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 274 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from UC Berkeley in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 48
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 75
White 110
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 26

Does UC Berkeley Offer an Online BA in English Language & Literature?

Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.

UC Berkeley English Language & Literature Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 2 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Berkeley, about 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

English Language & Literature Student Diversity at UC Berkeley

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

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 231
Writing Studies 56

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,954
Communication & Journalism 311
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 271
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 219
History 157

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