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Mizzou is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 45 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Mizzou. This makes it the #440 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 Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 english language & literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mizzou. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from Mizzou in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia 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 | 4 |
| 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 Missouri - Columbia.
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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,054 |
| Communication & Journalism | 651 |
| Social Sciences | 433 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 102 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.