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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #14 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UMass Boston. This makes it the #38 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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The english language & literature program at UMass Boston awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston 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 Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UMass Boston 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 Boston Online Learning page.
Of the 26 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston 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 - Boston with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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 | 96 |
| Writing Studies | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 319 |
| Communication & Journalism | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 56 |
| History | 45 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 38 |
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