by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for english language & literature, placing at #161 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 161 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Massachusetts | 12 of 36 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 71 |
The following degree levels are available for english language & literature at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The english language & literature area of study at BU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 53 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 43 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
BU is in the top 5% of the country for english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $46,836 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $26,395 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 28 undergraduate certificate degrees in english language & literature.
BU has not been ranked for english language & literature at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of english language & literature undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate certificate in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in English Language & Literature | 3 |
