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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 1 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 264 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 309 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Pitt. This makes it the #145 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt 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 $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 264 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Pitt. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the Pitt english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in english language & literature from Pitt. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 293 |
| Literature | 69 |
| General English Literature | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 669 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 210 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 181 |
| History | 127 |
| Communication & Journalism | 119 |
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