English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

English Language And Literature/Letters

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the literatures and literary developments of the English-speaking peoples of the British Isles and the British Commonwealth, from the origins of the English language to the present. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, country and regional specializations, literary criticism, and the study of folkloric traditions.

Numbers at a glance

509th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
9
Colleges offer it
227
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
55
Women
172

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus39
SUNY at Purchase College26
SUNY Oneonta14
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg6
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown4
Average public university graduating class: 18 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
New York University101
Pace University-New York27
Lindenwood University5
Gannon University5
Average private university graduating class: 35 students.

O's Insights on English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 39% of graduates come from public universities.