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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from The American University. This makes it the #97 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 english language & literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The American University 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 The American University Online Learning page.
Of the 13 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at American University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Literature | 19 |
| Writing Studies | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,194 |
| Communication & Journalism | 339 |
| History | 61 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.