by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish Language & Literature is a program of study at University of Memphis. The school offers a master’s degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major master’s degree program in English language and literature, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at UofM paid an average of $704 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time graduate student tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,216 | $12,672 |
| Fees | $1,530 | $1,530 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UofM offers online option in its English language and literature master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
About 87.5% of the students who received their MA in English language and literature in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 68.7%.
Around 25.0% of English language and literature master’s degree recipients at UofM in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 6 |
| Writing Studies | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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