by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in english from UMass Boston. This makes it the #12 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $35,820. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UMass Boston tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 - Boston with a bachelor's in english.
| 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 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.
Graduates of the master's english program at UMass Boston make a median salary of $34,919. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 english majors earned their master's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% 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, 94% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 10 |
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