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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 85 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 259 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 290 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Old Dominion. This makes it the #57 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion was $1,073 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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The english language & literature program at Old Dominion awarded 259 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 25 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Old Dominion does offer online classes in its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Old Dominion Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from Old Dominion in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Old Dominion 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 |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 227 |
| General English Literature | 55 |
| English Literature (Other) | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 424 |
| History | 52 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 18 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 17 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 12 |
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