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KU was ranked #62 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 #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from KU. This makes it the #241 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Kansas.
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 | 87 |
| Writing Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 425 |
| Social Sciences | 284 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 260 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 78 |
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