by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is English. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
General English Literature is a major offered under the English language and literature program of study at National University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in English, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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BA in English Language & Literature
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at National University was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for English list. It is also ranked #26 in California.
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Part-time undergraduates at National University paid an average of $370 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at National University in English walked away with an average of $31,018 in student debt. That is 35% higher than the national average of $22,977.
English who receive their bachelor’s degree from National University make an average of $38,289 a year during the early days of their career. That is 42% higher than the national average of $27,025.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that National University offers online option in its English bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the National University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in English in 2019-2020, 61.9% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 73.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 33.3% of the English bachelor’s degrees at National University in 2019-2020. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
General English Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 21 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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