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English Language & Literature at University of California - Irvine

133 Bachelor's Degrees
25 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. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at UC Irvine

UC Irvine English Language & Literature Rankings

UC Irvine was ranked #59 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 #10 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 18
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 32
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 34
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 36
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 36
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 38
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 39
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 45
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 47
Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 48
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 50
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 50
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 56
Best English Language & Literature Schools 59
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 66
Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools 69
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 73
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 74
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 79
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 81
Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Veterans 94
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 96
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 102
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 106
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 109
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates 118
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 171
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 237
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 239
Highest Paid Master’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates 279
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 364
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature 373
Highest Paid English Language & Literature Graduates 422
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates 424

Popularity of English Language & Literature at UC Irvine

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UC Irvine. This makes it the #70 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 2021, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.


 

English Language & Literature Student Diversity at UC Irvine

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

UC Irvine English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 english language & literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 43
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 53
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 9

UC Irvine English Language & Literature Master’s Program

Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from UC Irvine in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

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 152
Writing Studies 11

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,848
History 95
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 88
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 78
Philosophy & Religious Studies 74

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