by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU highly for general english literature, coming in at #215 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 215 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 29 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the New England Region | 29 of 58 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general english literature at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
BU is in the top 5% of the country for general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
General English 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, general english 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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 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 general english 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 |
BU conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 3 |
