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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, U-M came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from U-M. This makes it the #54 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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The english language & literature program at U-M awarded 127 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from U-M in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
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 | 116 |
| Writing Studies | 51 |
| English Literature (Other) | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,174 |
| Communication & Journalism | 260 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 241 |
| History | 132 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 113 |
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