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. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 215 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in english from UMKC. This makes it the #102 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,054 a year. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
Learn more about UMKC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from UMKC. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMKC does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from UMKC in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC 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 University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.