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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Boston College came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Boston College. This makes it the #145 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #133 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Boston College. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Boston College 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 Boston College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from Boston College. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Boston College.
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 | 112 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 668 |
| Communication & Journalism | 188 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 111 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
| History | 76 |
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