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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 86 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from VCU. This makes it the #81 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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The english language & literature program at VCU awarded 116 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from VCU in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Virginia Commonwealth 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 | 124 |
| Writing Studies | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 365 |
| Communication & Journalism | 221 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
| History | 53 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 40 |
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