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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Iowa State. This makes it the #137 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #143 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 english language & literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in english language & literature from Iowa State. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Iowa State 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 | 57 |
| Writing Studies | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 271 |
| Communication & Journalism | 211 |
| Social Sciences | 198 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 70 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 64 |
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