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English Language & Literature at University of Massachusetts Amherst

87 Bachelor's Degrees
25 Master's Degrees
11 Doctor's Degrees
We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with english language & literature programs.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst English Language & Literature Rankings

UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 31
Best English Language & Literature Schools 43
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 63
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 80

Popularity of English Language & Literature at UMass Amherst

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #70 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in English Language & Literature from UMass Amherst Cost?

$17,357 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UMass Amherst Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $16,591 $38,527
Fees $766 $766
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $14,869 $14,869
On Campus Other Expenses $1,440 $1,440

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UMass Amherst English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from UMass Amherst in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 67
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 7

Does UMass Amherst Offer an Online BA in English Language & Literature?

UMass Amherst does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.

UMass Amherst English Language & Literature Master’s Program Diversity

The english language & literature program at UMass Amherst awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

English Language & Literature Student Diversity at UMass Amherst

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

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 108
Writing Studies 29

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 853
Communication & Journalism 406
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 228
History 109
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 82

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