by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of South Carolina-Columbia compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #240 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 5 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in South Carolina | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 9 |
| Best Value General English Literature Schools in South Carolina | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 40 |
| Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 116 |
| Best Value General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 118 |
| College Major Best Value | 118 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,823 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Find out more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 23% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into 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 general english 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 | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The general english literature program at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 86 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 86 completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).