by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMass Amherst stacks up against peers offering english language & literature.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. Specifically, it ranked #69 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 131 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,529 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $23,950 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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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 largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 78% of graduates fell into 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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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 UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the english language & literature majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
This english language & literature program at UMass Amherst offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 141 |
| Writing Studies | 41 |