by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how C of C ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in english from C of C. This makes it the #335 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $29,544. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at C of C, english students borrow a median amount of $49,799 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at C of C is $475 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
Learn more about C of C tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from C of C. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the C of C english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
The english program at C of C awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.