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English Language & Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

164 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
6 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. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english language & literature.

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English Language & Literature Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill English Language & Literature Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools 14
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools 25
Best English Language & Literature Schools 28
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 28

Popularity of English Language & Literature at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #381 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in English Language & Literature from UNC Chapel Hill Cost?

$8,989 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$33,348 Average Student Debt

UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,019 $37,360
Fees $1,970 $1,970
Books and Supplies $1,290 $1,290
On Campus Room and Board $13,016 $13,016
On Campus Other Expenses $2,814 $2,814

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UNC Chapel Hill English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 164 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 116
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 13

Does UNC Chapel Hill Offer an Online BA in English Language & Literature?

UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.

UNC Chapel Hill English Language & Literature Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 5 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Chapel Hill, about 80% were men and 20% were women.

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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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in english language & literature.

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

UNC Chapel Hill English Language & Literature Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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 183

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 1,082
Communication & Journalism 605
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 222
History 155
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 144

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