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 UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 107 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from UH. This makes it the #279 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $31,513. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, english students borrow a median amount of $23,353 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,480.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from UH. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UH does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in english from UH. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.