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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #70 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from UMass Amherst in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
The english language & literature program at UMass Amherst awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 | 108 |
| Writing Studies | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 853 |
| Communication & Journalism | 406 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 228 |
| History | 109 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 82 |
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