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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from C of C. This makes it the #241 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at C of C was $1,517 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from C of C in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Of the 8 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from C of C, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at C of C 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 College of Charleston 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 | 7 |
| 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 College of Charleston.
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 | 56 |
| Writing Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 215 |
| Communication & Journalism | 180 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 66 |
| History | 50 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 22 |
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