by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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ECU is a solid choice among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #585 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,355 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, general english literature students accumulate a median of $25,400 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at East Carolina University.
The general english literature program at ECU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 55 |
ECU granted 55 completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%). Some of these were earned through distance education.