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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from C of C. This makes it the #241 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at C of C was $1,517 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $12,518 $36,398 Fees $460 $460 Books and Supplies $1,454 $1,454 On Campus Room and Board $14,032 $14,032 On Campus Other Expenses $4,632 $4,632
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Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from C of C in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in english language & literature.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Of the 8 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from C of C, about 38% were men and 63% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a master's in english language & literature.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at College of Charleston.
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 56 Writing Studies 4
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 215 |
| Communication & Journalism | 180 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 66 |
| History | 50 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 22 |
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