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UofSC was ranked #53 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 South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UofSC. This makes it the #207 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
Learn more about UofSC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofSC english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of South Carolina - 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 | 81 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 487 |
| Social Sciences | 435 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 120 |
| History | 89 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 50 |
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