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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from ECU. This makes it the #29 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #143 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from ECU in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the ECU english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from ECU in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at East Carolina 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 |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 74 |
| Writing Studies | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 260 |
| Communication & Journalism | 255 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 189 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 116 |
| History | 39 |
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