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English Language & Literature at University of Chicago

89 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
12 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UChicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at UChicago

UChicago English Language & Literature Rankings

Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for english language & literature students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools 3
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 4
Best English Language & Literature Schools 6
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 7
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 9
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 17
Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 18
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates 19
Best English Language & Literature Colleges for Veterans 24
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 28
Highest Paid English Language & Literature Graduates 44
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates 45
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 93
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 102
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 131
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 306
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (Income Over $110k) 314
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 332
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature (With Aid) 335
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 344
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 348
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature 516
Best Value Colleges for English Language & Literature 522

Popularity of English Language & Literature at UChicago

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UChicago. This makes it the #440 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.


 

UChicago English Language & Literature Students

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

UChicago English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from UChicago. About 30% were men and 70% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 18
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 8

UChicago English Language & Literature Master’s Program

The english language & literature program at UChicago awarded 3 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago 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 1
Other Races 0

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 68
Writing Studies 36

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,278
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 164
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 157
History 103
Theology & Religious Vocations 99

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