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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 1 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 264 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 309 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Pitt. This makes it the #145 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $839 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 264 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Pitt. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in english language & literature from Pitt. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 293 |
| Literature | 69 |
| General English Literature | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 669 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 210 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 181 |
| History | 127 |
| Communication & Journalism | 119 |
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