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KU was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english language & literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from KU. This makes it the #241 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas 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 | 6 |
| 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 University of Kansas.
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 | 87 |
| Writing Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 425 |
| Social Sciences | 284 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 260 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 78 |
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