by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for general english literature, coming in at #97 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 97 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 29 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 58 |
Here is each degree level available for general english literature at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 131 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 131 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
UMass Amherst is in the top 15% of the country for general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,529 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $23,950 in student loans. This is below $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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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are 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 general english 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 |
UMass Amherst conferred 131 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 7 |
