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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, UMCP came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 11 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UMCP. This makes it the #125 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 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 118 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from UMCP in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of english language & literature master's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
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 | 136 |
| Writing Studies | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,544 |
| Communication & Journalism | 536 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 123 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 106 |
| History | 95 |
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