by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at American University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #38 out of 128 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University highly for english language & literature, placing at #118 out of 779 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for english language & literature at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 16 |
This english language & literature field at American University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 39 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
American University holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #38 out of 128 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 38 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University report a median salary of $41,343 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, english language & literature students accumulate a median of $26,105 in student loans. This is above $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at American University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 16 |
