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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Boston U came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Boston U. This makes it the #51 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 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 | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 english language & literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a master's degree in english language & literature from Boston U. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Boston University.
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 | 79 |
| Writing Studies | 40 |
| English Literature (Other) | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,123 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,023 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 94 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 70 |
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