Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UH stacks up against peers offering english language & literature.
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UH is a solid choice among schools offering english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #264 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston conferred 111 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH earn a median of $45,951 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
To complete a bachelor’s at UH, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $20,375 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at UH are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at UH are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Houston.
This english language & literature program at UH includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 120 |
| Writing Studies | 13 |