by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNCW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNCW as a strong choice for english language & literature, placing at #342 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 342 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 21 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 of 152 |
The following degree levels are granted in english language & literature at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The english language & literature area of study at UNCW breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 66 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 46 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 70 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
UNCW is a solid choice among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,982 a year. This is below $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $25,818 in student loans. This is higher than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington awarded 3 certificate degrees in english language & literature.
UNCW has not been ranked for english language & literature at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of english language & literature certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature certificate degree graduates at UNCW are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a certificate in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNCW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in English Language & Literature | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
