Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WashU compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at WashU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 60% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at WashU are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Washington University in St Louis.
This general english literature program at WashU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 |
WashU conferred 40 completions in english language and literature, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).