by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english majors, UC Berkeley came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 247 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,462 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, english students borrow a median amount of $40,784 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at UC Berkeley is $280 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.
Of the 221 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from UC Berkeley in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley english 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.
The english program at UC Berkeley awarded 2 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
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.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.