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SMU was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english language & literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 69 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from SMU. This makes it the #414 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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The english language & literature program at SMU awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from SMU in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU 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 Southern Methodist University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Southern Methodist 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 | 26 |
| Writing Studies | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 258 |
| Communication & Journalism | 220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 93 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 84 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 42 |
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