by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for english. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 490 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #17 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 UMass Amherst is $24,521. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
The english program at UMass Amherst awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.