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Bachelor's Degree in English

Bachelor’s Degrees in English

27,318 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,294 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in english language. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 35% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.3% of english language graduates were international students.

Education Levels of English Language Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 27,318 people earned their bachelor's degree in english language. This makes it the 13th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english language at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27,318
Master’s Degree 3,937
Associate Degree 2,646
Doctor’s Degree 1,016
Basic Certificate 430
Graduate Certificate 123
Undergraduate Certificate 2

Earnings of English Language Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for english language students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in english language. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 7,170
Women 20,148
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The racial-ethnic distribution of english language bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,326
Black or African American 1,864
Hispanic or Latino 4,916
White 16,661
International Students 365
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,186
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There are 1,294 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in english language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
343 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for english language students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UCF. Of these students, 78% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
340 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english language. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from Florida State. About 77% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
296 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UCLA. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#4

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
247 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UC Berkeley. About 65% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

243 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Long Beach is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from CSULB. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#6

Hunter College

New York, New York
232 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from Hunter. About 76% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
227 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english language. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from ASU - Skysong. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

199 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english language. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from ASU - Tempe. About 69% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
195 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english language. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UC Davis. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
179 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UF. About 71% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
178 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UCR. Of these students, 68% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

177 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in english language. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from USF Tampa. Of these students, 74% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
173 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from Texas State. About 73% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

California State University - Northridge

Northridge, California
172 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Northridge is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from CSUN. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#15

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
168 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UCSB. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#15

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
168 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from SNHU. About 79% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

160 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from UT Austin. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

160 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from FIU. Of these students, 70% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
160 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for english language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from SFSU. Of these students, 69% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
159 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in english language. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in english language from Texas A&M College Station. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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